The Housing Authority of the City of Austin is charged with making sure residents who are in need have safe, stable homes. We are guided in our work by three core goals: ending homelessness, increasing the availability of rental housing, and promoting stable homeownership.
The need for affordable housing in Austin continues to grow and far exceeds the amount of housing available through HACA’s programs. We understand the if you’re finding yourself needing help with housing for the first time it can seem overwhelming. We at HACA promise to do everything in our power to take away that anxiety by providing resources and guidance.
HACA administers both the Conventional Public Housing Program and the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Together, these programs provide housing assistance to over 19,000 Austinites on a daily basis.
We strive to give you every opportunity to move your life forward and build a stronger foundation for your family. We offer help with housing, education, family programs, and more.
Unfortunately, HACA only receives limited funding from the federal government. As a result, if you are applying for housing assistance through either program, you can anticipate that you may have a significant wait.
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The first step in the application process is the submission of the pre-application. Pre-applications are accepted through the application web portal at www.austin.apply4housing.com. Applicants may only submit one application for each property. All duplicate applications will be deleted. Note that the One Bedroom public housing waiting list is currently closed....
The first step in the application process is the submission of the pre-application. Pre-applications are accepted through the application web portal at www.austin.apply4housing.com. Applicants may only submit one application for each property. All duplicate applications will be deleted. Note that the One Bedroom public housing waiting list is currently closed.
Once an application is completed for conventional public housing, applicants are placed on a waiting list according to the date and time of their application, the size of the unit for which they qualify (Public Housing only) and local preference for which they may qualify. There is an extensive waiting period to receive housing.
Currently the Section 8 waiting list is closed. When the list re-opens, this website will be the only site with accurate information about how to apply. Any other website that claims to accept pre-applications or monies on behalf of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin is a fraudulent...
Currently the Section 8 waiting list is closed. When the list re-opens, this website will be the only site with accurate information about how to apply. Any other website that claims to accept pre-applications or monies on behalf of the Housing Authority of the City of Austin is a fraudulent website. There is never a charge to apply for any program operated by the Housing Authority of the City of Austin.
There are three local preferences for which applicants can qualify. Local preferences are ONLY valid for the head of the household or the co-head of the household. Dependents cannot qualify as a family for a local preference. Please remember that claiming a local preference does not automatically grant you a...
There are three local preferences for which applicants can qualify. Local preferences are ONLY valid for the head of the household or the co-head of the household. Dependents cannot qualify as a family for a local preference. Please remember that claiming a local preference does not automatically grant you a preference on the wait list. You must submit documentation for review.
Once your preference has been approved, your application will be listed on the wait list with other applicants that have also claimed or qualified for a local preference. Also, a local preference does not mean you will be housed immediately.
In addition, preference documentation will again be reviewed at the time of your screening interview. Your name will be removed from the preference list if your preference documentation is not approved. Your application will then be placed on the non-preference list.
If you stated the correct date of birth on the application and you or your spouse are 62 years of age or older, you will be placed on the preference list. Your birth certificate will be reviewed at the time of your screening interview. Therefore, you do not have to...
If you stated the correct date of birth on the application and you or your spouse are 62 years of age or older, you will be placed on the preference list. Your birth certificate will be reviewed at the time of your screening interview. Therefore, you do not have to provide documentation until the time of your interview.
If the head of household, co-head or spouse is disabled, according to the HUD definition of disability, the family qualifies for this preference.
If the head of household, co-head or spouse is disabled, according to the HUD definition of disability, the family qualifies for this preference.
If the family has minor children in the household, the family qualifies for this preference.
If the family has minor children in the household, the family qualifies for this preference.
If the family has been involuntarily displaced by natural disaster or government action within the past 6 months, the family qualifies for this preference.
If the family has been involuntarily displaced by natural disaster or government action within the past 6 months, the family qualifies for this preference.
If the family meets the HUD definition of Homeless and has a referral from a homeless service provider, the family qualifies for this preference.
If the family meets the HUD definition of Homeless and has a referral from a homeless service provider, the family qualifies for this preference.
If the family lives within the five county Central Texas area (Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop and Caldwell), the family qualifies for this preference.
If the family lives within the five county Central Texas area (Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop and Caldwell), the family qualifies for this preference.
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