1-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List is Closed as of December 2024. The waiting list was last open in April 2019 and remains closed.

Nathan Brunet

Analysis by Nathan Brunet

Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024

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

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The Waco Housing Authority and Associates (WHAA) waiting list for 1-Bedroom Public Housing apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted on April 1, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

For more information, visit the WHAA website.

Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates

1-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates.

Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates provides affordable housing for up to 3,549 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Hill County, McLennan County, Somervell County, Grandview, Texas.

What should I do after applying to the Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates 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 Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates 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 Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates 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 Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates 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 Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates 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 Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates Public Housing waiting list that is closed?

You cannot apply for a waiting list that is closed until it is reopened by the housing authority. It is not known when the housing authority will announce the next opening.

Who lives in Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates 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 Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates?

At the start of 2024, Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates was managing 647 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 440 units occupied. This represents 68% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates.

According to HUD, there is a total of 979 people living in Public Housing units managed by Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates, with the average number of people per household being 2.

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

The 440 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 11 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 35 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 8 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates.

Are there any Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates Public Housing units not occupied?

The Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 68% of its units occupied by households with 32% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates Public Housing households have children?

Of the 440 Public Housing households in units managed by Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates, 330 have at least one child. There are 13 two-parent households in the Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates Public Housing units, and 317 single-parent households. There were 311 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates Public Housing tenant households is $12,995 The average annual income per person is $5,854 The average Public Housing household annual income is 22% of the local Area Median Income.

Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 110 25%
$5,000 - $9,999 44 10%
$10,000 - $14,999 158 36%
$15,000 - $19,999 35 8%
$20,000+ 88 20%

What is the source of income for Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 181 (28%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 459 (71%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates Public Housing unit cost?

For the Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $657 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $7,884.

How much does the average Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates 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 Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $298 per month or $3,576 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $131,120 per month, which is $1,573,440 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $189 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 Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates Public Housing units?

Of the 647 households living in Public Housing units, 141 (32%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 180 (41%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 119 (27%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 15% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

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

92% of Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates 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 Waco Housing Authority and Affiliates Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 44 10%
25-50/td> 238 54%
51-61 66 15%
62-84 88 20%
85 or Older 4 1%
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