Thousands of Houstonians have already applied for public housing after waitlists reopened for the first time in nearly three years.
According to the Houston Housing Alliance (HHA), more than 6,000 applications have been submitted since the agency reopened waitlists for eight public housing communities earlier this week. The available properties include two senior living sites.
The waitlists officially reopened on June 30 and will remain open through July 6.
Officials say applicants are not selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Instead, once the application period closes, a random lottery will be used to determine who is placed on each property’s waitlist.
The reopening marks the first time since 2023 that residents have been able to join waitlists for the participating public housing communities.
Applicants can submit an application online by creating a profile through the Houston Housing Alliance’s application portal. Those who need assistance can also apply by contacting the agency directly by phone at 713-260-0500.
Housing officials encourage interested residents to submit their applications before the July 6 deadline.
Which housing communities are included?
The waitlist lottery includes the following eight public housing properties:
Kelly Village
Lincoln Park
Long Drive
Oxford Place
Bellerive
Lyerly
Independence Heights
Irvinton Village
Housing Alliance HTX says unit availability will vary by property, meaning some locations may have more one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom or four-bedroom units available than others.
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