Housing Authority of the City of Austin: Welcome to HACA

We, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, are dedicated to creating and sustaining healthy communities that promote individual responsibility, economic growth, human dignity and hope for the future.

AT THIS TIME, THE SECTION 8 WAIT LIST IS CLOSED
AND IS NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.
THE WAITLIST WILL NOT REOPEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS.

HACA Quick Facts

19 public housing communities
More than 5,000 Housing Choice Vouchers
Provides housing assistance to over 18,000 Austinites
242 staff-members
Established in 1937, Santa Rita was the first public housing development in the nation
High Performing Housing Authority --95 percent PHAS Score
Achieved a Section 8 Management Assessment Program score of 100 percent
Over 321 families participate in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. Over 940 children living in Public Housing participate in educational, enrichment and recreational programs through HACA.

Did You Know?

There are several scholarships available exclusively for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher residents. HACA also awards $50,000 in scholarships to its residents.
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HACA Events

16 Annual Senior Mayfest
Details and Registration Form»

Segovia family with their new home.

HACA's Down Payment Assistance Program assists families in becoming first time home owners!

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How to apply for Assistance?

To apply for Public Housing
(click here)

To find your placement on a waitlist:

Public Housing Wait List
(click here)

Section 8 Wait List
(click here)

OR

In person, at the Main Administration Building:
HACA's main office is located at 1124 South IH-35, Austin, TX 78704. An updated wait list is kept at the reception desk. You must show a photo ID to view the wait list.

Please note the wait list is updated once a month.

PUBLIC HOUSING/ ADMISSIONS (512) 477-4488
SECTION 8 (512) 477-1314