OPEN: Holton Housing Authority is currently open and does not have a predetermined closing date.

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Please note: The Atchinson Housing Authority also manages individual waiting lists for the Linn Housing AuthorityHolton Housing AuthorityWamego Housing Authority, and City of Clay Center Housing Authority.The Atchison Housing Authority (AHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for families and senior/disabled individuals at all locations.

  • The Atchison Housing Authority (AHA) offers one Public Housing community with 189 units for families and senior/disabled individuals. Its office is located at 103 S 7th Street, Atchison, KS 66002, and can be reached by calling (913) 367-3323 during normal office hours.
  • The Linn Housing Authority (LHA) offers one Public Housing community with 16 units for families and senior/disabled individuals, ranging in size from 1 to 3 bedrooms. Its office is located at 305 Cedar Street, Linn, KS 66953, and can be reached by calling (785) 348-5774 during normal office hours.
  • The Holton Housing Authority (HHA) offers one Public Housing community with 60 units for families and senior/disabled individuals, ranging in size from studio's to three bedrooms. Its office is located at 100 Southern Heights Dr., Holton, KS 66436, and can be reached by calling (785) 364-2130 during normal office hours.
  • The Wamego Housing Authority (WHA) offers one Public Housing community with 32 units for families and senior/disabled individuals, ranging in size from studio's to two bedrooms. The two bedroom units have a max of four people in the household. Its office is located at 1201 Chrysler Drive, Wamego, KS 66547, and can be reached by calling (785) 456-7675 during normal office hours.
  • The City of Clay Center Housing Authority (CCCHA) offers two Public Housing communities with 101 units for senior/disabled individuals. Its office is located at 330 W Court Street, Clay Center, KS 67432, and can be reached by calling (785) 632-2100 during normal office hours.
There are two ways to apply:
  1. Visit one of the housing authorities that are listed above to pick up a pre-application for that jurisdiction during normal office hours.
  2. Request to have a pre-application mailed to you by calling one of the housing authorities listed above, or you can call the main office at (913) 367-3323 during normal office hours to obtain a pre-application for either housing authority listed above.
Once the pre-application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the housing authority you wish to apply to. The addresses are listed above.The AHA does have a preference, and a full list of each preference is listed on the application.For more information, the AHA can be reached by calling (913) 367-3323 during normal office hours.

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Holton Housing Authority

Holton Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Holton Housing Authority.

Holton Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 60 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

This housing agency serves Holton, Kansas.

What should I do after applying to the Holton Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Holton Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Holton Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Holton Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Holton Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Holton Housing Authority Public Housing waiting list that is open until further notice?

You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.

Who lives in Holton Housing Authority Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Holton Housing Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Holton Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, Holton Housing Authority was managing 60 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 59 units occupied. This represents 98% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Holton Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 84 people living in Public Housing units managed by Holton Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 1.

How long did current Holton Housing Authority Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 59 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 3 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 13 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 22 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Holton Housing Authority.

Are there any Holton Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The Holton Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 98% of its units occupied by households with 2% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How much do Holton Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Holton Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $19,216 The average annual income per person is $13,497 The average Public Housing household annual income is 30% of the local Area Median Income.

Holton Housing Authority Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 1 2%
$5,000 - $9,999 1 2%
$10,000 - $14,999 24 40%
$15,000 - $19,999 8 13%
$20,000+ 26 44%

What is the source of income for Holton Housing Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 17 (29%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 38 (64%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Holton Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the Holton Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $376 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $4,512.

How much does the average Holton Housing Authority Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Holton Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $360 per month or $4,320 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $21,240 per month, which is $254,880 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Holton Housing Authority Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $35 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Holton Housing Authority Public Housing units?

Of the 60 households living in Public Housing units, 47 (80%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 8 (14%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 4 (7%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 2% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Holton Housing Authority Public Housing households?

3% of Holton Housing Authority Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Holton Housing Authority Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 3 5%
25-50/td> 19 32%
51-61 13 22%
62-84 20 34%
85 or Older 4 7%
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