In its efforts to provide children with fun, safe places to play, HHA has begun a multi-year campaign to replace playgrounds that need upgrading. The first phase was completed with the installation of new playgrounds at Forest Green and Irvinton Village.

Welcome to HHA!

Welcome to the Houston Housing Authority's website! This website includes information about our many housing programs and affordable housing developments, client services and important contact information. We encourage you to take full advantage of the information provided, so we can do an even better job providing affordable housing opportunities and access to related services to those in need.

Our Mission

To improve lives by providing quality, affordable housing options and promoting education and economic self-sufficiency.

Partner Portal & Direct Deposit

Our new Partner Portal and Direct Deposit for Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) is live now! Partner Portal is your secure, web-based access to unit account information available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  You can access your personal profile, payment detail information, inspection results, family re-examinations and 1099s. Annual charges for Partner Portal will be deducted from your HAP Payment on December 1 each year. Click here for more information.

Effective November 1, 2013, Houston Housing Authority will no longer issue paper checks. Your HAP payments will be deposited directly into your bank account beginning November 1, 2013.  The deadline to enroll is Friday, October 11, 2013. Click here to download the required forms and for more information.

Public Housing Application

The federally funded Low-Rent Public Housing Program provides quality, affordable rental housing for families, seniors, and persons with disabilities at developments that are owned and managed by the Housing Authority. The agency owns and manages 25 public housing and tax credit developments around the city. Click here to learn more and to download an application for public housing.

Community Resources

The Houston Housing Authority is committed to providing support to its low-income, elderly and disabled residents. Please visit our Community Resources page to find helpful programs and resources in and around Houston.  

New: Information on the Affordable Care Act.

Houston Parks and Recreation Department launches new After-School Meal Program, which will provide free snacks and suppers to youth during the school year. Click here for more information.