Houston Housing Authority
2640 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057
Houston Housing Authority is the public housing agency based in Houston, Texas. It runs 19,308 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and 2,217 public housing apartments.
Contact Houston Housing Authority
- Phone
- (713) 260-0500
- Office
- 2640 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057
VoucherMatch is not the housing authority and does not take applications or hold a waiting list. Applications, status checks and portal logins go through the office above.
Section 8 waiting list
Waitlist closedChecked September 2026
HCV list remains closed and no new voucher applications are accepted. The agency now operates as Housing Alliance HTX. Its public housing lottery ran June 22-July 6, 2026; that window has passed. Existing applicants check status in the Rent Cafe portal.
- Ask which lists are open. Vouchers, public housing and any project-based buildings each keep their own list, and you can be on more than one.
- Have ID, Social Security numbers and proof of income ready for everyone in the household. Income is verified before any assistance is offered.
- Keep your mailing address, phone and email current with the office. Authorities remove applicants who do not answer an update letter.
Section 8 income limits in Harris County (FY2026)
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher, a household's gross annual income generally has to be at or below the very low income limit for its size. In Harris County that is $52,000 a year for a family of four, about $4,330 a month before taxes. HUD's area median family income here is $104,000.
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,850 | $36,400 | $58,250 |
| 2 people | $25,000 | $41,600 | $66,600 |
| 3 people | $28,100 | $46,800 | $74,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,000 | $83,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,200 | $89,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,350 | $96,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,500 | $103,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,650 | $109,850 |
Which column applies to you. The middle column is the eligibility line for most applicants (24 CFR 982.201). The low income column only applies in special cases, such as families already receiving federal housing assistance. The extremely low column matters for how fast you are reached: housing authorities must give at least 75% of the vouchers they issue from the waiting list each year to extremely low income families, which for a family of four here means $33,000 or less.
Income is counted before taxes and covers the whole household. The housing authority verifies it when your name is reached on the waiting list, so what counts is your income at that point. Being under the limit makes you eligible; it does not move you up a closed or full waiting list.
Source: HUD FY2026 Section 8 Income Limits for the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area, huduser.gov.
HUD rent benchmarks in Harris County
HUD rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Illustration: 90% to 110% of FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,233 | $1,110 to $1,356 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,261 | $1,135 to $1,387 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,497 | $1,347 to $1,647 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,017 | $1,815 to $2,219 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,502 | $2,252 to $2,752 |
The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Harris County is $1,497. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $1,347 to $1,647, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the phone number for Houston Housing Authority?
- The main office number HUD lists for Houston Housing Authority is (713) 260-0500. The office is at 2640 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057.
- Does Houston Housing Authority have Section 8?
- Yes. HUD reports that Houston Housing Authority administers 19,308 Housing Choice Vouchers. It also runs 2,217 public housing apartments, which have a separate waiting list.
- Is the Houston Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list open?
- When we last checked in September 2026, the voucher waiting list was closed to new applications. HCV list remains closed and no new voucher applications are accepted. The agency now operates as Housing Alliance HTX. Its public housing lottery ran June 22-July 6, 2026; that window has passed. Existing applicants check status in the Rent Cafe portal. Lists open and close with little notice, so confirm with the office before you plan around it.
- What is the income limit for Section 8 in Harris County?
- For FY2026, HUD's very low income limit in Harris County is $52,000 a year for a family of four. A household generally has to be at or below that line to qualify for a voucher, and most new vouchers go to households at or below the extremely low income limit.
- How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Harris County?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom in Harris County is $1,497 a month, rent and utilities together. That is HUD's benchmark. Houston Housing Authority sets its own payment standard, usually between 90% and 110% of it, so ask the office for the adopted figure.
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