Last updated: 2026-09-06

Houston Housing Authority

2640 Fountain View Drive, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77057

713-260-0500

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Waiting List Status: Closed

About Houston Housing Authority

Contact Houston Housing Authority in Houston, Texas for Section 8 vouchers and public housing assistance. Phone: 713-260-0500. Waiting list status: Closed. Programs: Section 8 (HCV).

As a Public Housing Authority (PHA), they play a crucial role in providing affordable housing solutions to low-income families, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities in the Harris area. Their primary focus is on Section 8 (HCV) programs, ensuring that eligible residents have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing options.

Section 8 Payment Standards: Harris County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents. Your voucher from Houston Housing Authority covers up to:

Studio
$1,280
max/month
1 BR
$1,323
max/month
2 BR
$1,573
max/month
3 BR
$2,116
max/month
4 BR
$2,639
max/month

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents 2026 · huduser.gov

Things You Care About

  • How to contact Houston Housing Authority
  • Office location and directions
  • Available housing programs and services
  • Service area coverage: Serving Brazoria County (partial); Serving Montgomery County (partial); Serving Harris County (partial); Serving Fort Bend County (partial)
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Contact Information

Phone
713-260-0500

Office Location

Address
2640 Fountain View Drive, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77057
City, State ZIP
Houston, TX 77057
Service Area
Serving Brazoria County (partial); Serving Montgomery County (partial); Serving Harris County (partial); Serving Fort Bend County (partial)

Agency Details

PHA Code
TX005
Primary Program Type
Section 8 (HCV)

Location Map

Frequently Asked Questions

You can reach Houston Housing Authority at 713-260-0500.

The current waiting list status is: Closed. Check this page regularly for updates as waiting lists can open and close frequently.

Houston Housing Authority serves: Serving Brazoria County (partial); Serving Montgomery County (partial); Serving Harris County (partial); Serving Fort Bend County (partial).

To apply for Section 8 housing assistance at Houston Housing Authority:
  1. Check if the waiting list is currently open
  2. Submit an application when the list opens
  3. Provide required documentation including proof of income and identification
  4. Wait for your application to be processed

Contact them at 713-260-0500 for specific application requirements.

Many housing authorities accept applications through an online portal when their waiting list is open. You can apply or check for an online application on the official Houston Housing Authority website: http://www.housingforhouston.com/voucher-program.aspx. If no online form is available, contact them at 713-260-0500 to apply by phone or in person.

To check your Section 8 or public housing waiting list status with Houston Housing Authority:
  1. Log in to the applicant portal on their official website: http://www.housingforhouston.com/voucher-program.aspx, if one is offered
  2. Have your application or confirmation number ready
  3. Or call 713-260-0500 and ask for your current position on the waiting list

Keep your contact details up to date so you do not miss a notice when your name comes up.

Office hours are not published for every housing authority. Most public housing authorities are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours, and closed on federal holidays. Call 713-260-0500 to confirm hours before visiting, and to confirm the office at 2640 Fountain View Drive, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77057 is open.

The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of race, color, national origin, religion, familial status, gender, and disability. The Fair Housing Act ensures that all persons receive equal housing opportunity. For more information about the Fair Housing Act and your rights, visit the Department of Housing and Urban Development .