Pharr Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Pharr, Texas.

Waiting List
Closed: Pharr, Texas Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Pharr Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Pharr, Texas Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Pharr, Texas.

The Pharr Housing Authority (PHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from January 22, 2024, until January 26, 2024. This waiting list was last open in September, 2023.  There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA public notice on January 10, 2024.

Closed: Pharr Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Pharr, Texas.

The Pharr Housing Authority waiting list for Public Housing apartments is closed.

The PHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from April 25, 2022, until April 29, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the PHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the PHA Facebook page on April 22, 2022.

About The Agency

Pharr Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,351 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

104 West Polk Avenue, Pharr, TX

Visit Website(956) 787-1822

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Pharr Housing Authority?

Pharr Housing Authority serves 1,083 low-income households. The agency manages 848 Housing Choice Vouchers and 244 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Pharr Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by Pharr Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Pharr Housing Authority households.

How many Pharr Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 476 households and make up 44 percent of households served by Pharr Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Pharr Housing Authority?

There are 866 female-headed renter households living in Pharr Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 80% of those served by the Pharr Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Pharr Housing Authority renters?

Hispanic 1,072

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Pharr Housing Authority?

There are 346 households headed by seniors served by the Pharr Housing Authority. Senior households are 32% of households in Pharr Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Pharr Housing Authority housing?

There are 173 persons with disabilities living in Pharr Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 16% of households served by the Pharr Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Pharr Housing Authority?

The Pharr Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Pharr Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Pharr Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on January 22, 2024 and closed on January 26, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Pharr Housing Authority

Leo 'Polo' Palacios Jr. Parkview Terrace

211 W Audry St, Pharr, Texas 78577

Las Canteras Apartments

415 E Thomas Dr, Pharr, Texas 78577

Sunset Terrace Senior Village

701 N Flag St, Pharr, Texas 78577

Sunset Village Apartments

800 W Egly Ave, Pharr, Texas 78577

Meadow Heights and Las Milpas Homes

809 E Eller Ave, Pharr, Texas 78577

Mesquite Terrace

421 E Thomas Dr, Pharr, Texas 78577

915 N Canna St

915 N Canna St, Pharr, Texas 78577