Housing authorities provide affordable housing assistance to low-income individuals and families through public housing communities, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), and other federal and state rental assistance programs. These agencies help ensure that all residents have access to safe, decent, and affordable housing.

There are 52 states with Housing Authority locations across the United States. Public housing authorities nationwide manage more than 900,000 public housing units and administer over 2.2 million Housing Choice Vouchers benefiting more than 5 million people.

Housing Authority in the United States

Browsing by state helps low-income individuals and families find their local housing authority to apply for assistance, check waiting list status, and access other affordable housing resources in their community.

Common Services

  • Public housing application and waitlist enrollment
  • Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program administration
  • Tenant rights information and lease compliance assistance
  • Self-sufficiency and homeownership counseling programs

Applicants for housing assistance should apply to every local housing authority in their target area, as waitlists vary significantly by location. Keep your contact information updated with the housing authority to ensure you receive notification when your name is reached.

For official information, visit HUD Public and Indian Housing.

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About Housing Authority

Housing authorities are independent public agencies created by state law and funded primarily through HUD's Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs. They are governed by locally appointed boards of commissioners and operate under HUD regulations and annual contribution contracts.

Common Services

  • Landlord partnerships and Housing Quality Standards inspections
  • Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) escrow savings program
  • Senior and disabled housing preference programs
  • Emergency housing assistance referrals and community services coordination

Landlords interested in accepting Housing Choice Vouchers should contact their local housing authority to learn about the inspection process, payment standards, and the benefits of participating in the voucher program.

For official information, visit HUD Rental Assistance Programs.