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Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program

Name: Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program
Address: 1300 7th St, Wichita Falls, TX, 76301, US
Telephone: 9407617454

1300 7th St, Wichita Falls, TX, 76301

Information verified July 28, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 9 hr ago

About This Property

The Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program operates 989 units in Wichita Falls, TX and is managed by the local housing authority. Both the public housing waitlist and Section 8 waitlist are currently open for applications. The program provides affordable housing options through multiple assistance programs.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

Opened January 25, 2024

Closed May 20, 2024

Apply: Multiple

The waiting list closed effective May 20, 2024, due to upcoming renovations and a high volume of applications. Previously accepted applications online, by mail, fax, or in-person. Preferences included displaced by natural disaster, displaced by government action, and victims of domestic violence.

Last verified February 19, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Open

Apply: Multiple

Priority is given to working applicants (employed for at least 90 consecutive days), elderly, and disabled individuals. Applications are accepted in-person on Tuesdays between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM at 1800 7th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301, or by mail to City of Wichita Falls Housing Department P.O. Box 1431, Wichita Falls, TX 76307. Applicants must renew their application every 90 days by calling the Housing Office to remain active on the waiting list.

Last verified February 6, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 28, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

989

Fair Market Rent - Wichita County, TX

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$800
1 Bedroom	$843
2 Bedroom	$1,037
3 Bedroom	$1,418
4 Bedroom	$1,611

Income Limits - Wichita County, TX

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $14,250
Very Low (50%): $23,700
Low (80%): $37,950

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $27,100
Low (80%): $43,350

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $30,500
Low (80%): $48,750

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $33,850
Low (80%): $54,150

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $36,600
Low (80%): $58,500

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $39,300
Low (80%): $62,850

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $42,000
Low (80%): $67,150

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $44,700
Low (80%): $71,500

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$14,250	$23,700	$37,950
2 Persons	$17,420	$27,100	$43,350
3 Persons	$21,960	$30,500	$48,750
4 Persons	$26,500	$33,850	$54,150
5 Persons	$31,040	$36,600	$58,500
6 Persons	$35,580	$39,300	$62,850
7 Persons	$40,120	$42,000	$67,150
8 Persons	$44,660	$44,700	$71,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Wichita Falls, TX?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Wichita County, TX is: $800 (Studio), $843 (1BR), $1037 (2BR), $1418 (3BR), $1611 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program have?+

Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program has a total of 989 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Open. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program?+

Wichita Falls Housing Assistance Program is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 9407617454, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Wichita County, TX?+

For a 4-person household in Wichita County, TX, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $33,850, Low Income (80% AMI): $54,150. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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