The Housing Authority of the City of Austin owns and operates 1,928 units of conventional public housing in 19 developments throughout Austin. Development sites range from high-rise apartments on Town Lake to small duplexes in residential neighborhoods. HACA also offers single family homes throughout the city. The housing authority also administers the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program, which provides rent vouchers and certificates for over 5,000 units of housing in the private market.

The Admissions Department takes and processes all new applications for both housing programs. They also maintain both waiting lists and determine eligibility for all new applicants. The Housing Authority of the City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access, including but not limited to, access to alternative communications such as sign-language interpretation and assistance with filling out application paperwork, will be provided upon request. Please contact the Admissions department at (512) 477-4488 for more information. Se habla español.

The Section 8 Wait List has been updated. There are two ways to check your status on the wait list:

1. On the HACA Web site: Choose How To Obtain Housing on the menu bar on the left side of the page, then choose Wait List. Click on the Download Section 8 Wait List link. You will need Acrobat Reader to view the wait list. It can be downloaded free at the bottom of the wait list page. Please make sure you are downloading the Section 8 Wait List and NOT the public housing wait list.

2. 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 at the beginning of each month.

Downloads
The following forms may be printed, completed and mailed to the Admissions Department at P.O. Box 6159 in Austin 78762 or submitted in person at the HACA Administration Building, located at 1124 S. IH-35 in Austin 78704. Applications may also be faxed to (512) 472-2958.
Public Housing Application (English)
Public Housing Application (Español)

The following forms may be printed, completed and mailed to the Admissions Department at P.O. Box 6159 in Austin, TX 78762, faxed to (512) 472-2958 or submitted in person at the HACA Administration Building.
Admissions Update Form (English) -- Use to report address changes, household member changes and changes in income.
Admissions Update Form (Español)
Hearing Request Form -- To be filled out by applicants whose applications have been withdrawn or denied.
Hearing Request Form (Español)

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