Arlington Housing Authority to Accept Applications for Housing Choice Voucher Program

By Office of Communication

Posted on February 07, 2023, February 07, 2023

The Housing Authority of the City of Arlington (AHA) will accept applications from persons interested in participating in its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program only during the Open Enrollment period, which begins at 9 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2023, and ends at 3 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2023.  Applications will be retained until the next open enrollment.  All HCV applications from the previous open enrollment have been removed and must re-apply during this Open Enrollment period to be considered for assistance.

Applications will only be accepted online.  Applicants that need access to a computer may visit a branch of the Arlington Public Library.  Applicants must have an active email account to apply. A free email account can be obtained through an provider of your choice. Persons needing assistance with completing an application may contact the AHA during the Open Enrollment period at 817-276-6722. Applicants should visit the AHA website for additional details and to complete an application at:
https://www.arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/housing_authority/rental_assistance/housing_choice_voucher_program.

To ensure the application process is fair and available to all, applications received will be randomly assigned a position on the waiting list. Time and date of application will not be used to establish an applicant’s position on the waiting list. Application status and information regarding placement on the waiting list will be available on-line after February 23, 2023.

The HCV program is a rental housing assistance program funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program assists very low-income persons, families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to reside in safe, decent, rental housing they can afford.

For more information about the HCV program, visit the Housing Authority website at https://www.arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/housing_authority/rental_assistance/housing_choice_voucher_program.