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WELCOME TO HACA
Welcome to the Housing Authority of the City of Austin’s (HACA’s) pre-application page for the Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) and Rental-Assistance Voucher programs. For more details on HACA programs, property locations and eligibility requirements, please visit https://www.hacanet.org/resident/.
HACA has more than 5,400 Section 8 vouchers, also known as Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV). Families in the HCV program have the choice and responsibility to select their own housing location within HACA’s jurisdiction and with a landlord that is willing to accept vouchers. HCV participants pay between 30-40 percent of their monthly household income toward rent. The voucher covers the rest of the rent and sends the payment directly to the landlord.
Mainstream Voucher Program – Voucher program designed to assist non-elderly, disabled individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or an institutional transition.
Stability Vouchers – HACA administers Stability Vouchers (SV) from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HACA cannot accept SV applications directly from families or individuals. Please see the additional information below. This voucher program serves low-income individuals and families from the following eligible populations:
To be considered for referral to the SV program, applicants must complete a Coordinated Assessment. According to HUD regulations, HACA must accept referrals for SV from the local Coordinated Entry System and cannot accept applications directly from families or individuals. For more information about the Coordinated Entry System and instructions for completing a Coordinated Assessment please visit the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) website.
All applicable nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements apply to the SV program, including requirements that HACA grant reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities, effectively communicate with persons with disabilities, and ensure meaningful access for persons with limited English proficiency (LEP).
Lakeside Apartments waitlist is now closed for more info click here.
Coronado Hills Apartments waitlist is now closed For more info click here
HACA offers low-income housing through the Project-Based Rental Assistance program at 16 properties throughout Austin. Residents pay about 30 percent of their monthly household income toward rent. Residents also have access to community development programs that provide assistance with education, job training, youth programs, health and wellness as well as many other programs. The goal is to help each resident maximize their potential and, if possible, move back into the private rental market without assistance.
This video will help guide applicants through the PBRA eligibility process and give a general overview of the program:
For additional information about each HACA PBRA property, please select below the Austin area that interests you