Public Housing Waiting List
534 Cypress Street Abilene, Taylor County, Texas 79601
(325)676-6385
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About The Service

The Abilene Housing Authority (AHA) Public Housing waiting list is currently open, since at least June, 2017, until further notice.

Please note: The AHA Public Housing program offers 1, 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom units.

To apply, complete the online application here.

This waiting list has the following preferences: 

  • Age 62 or over
  • Disabled (Disclosure of a disability is optional, but it is necessary to receive a Disabled Preference.)
  • MFP Program Preference - For individuals exiting institutions (hospital, nursing home, intermediate care facilities, and in limited cases psychiatric facilities)
  • Displaced by Disaster
  • Non-Elderly Disabled - For applicants with any family member that is disabled, age 18-61, that are in one of the following groups: 1. Transitioning out of institutional and other segregated settings, 2. At serious risk of institutionalization, 3. Homeless. 4. Or at risk of becoming homeless. (For more information click here.)

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

As of June 2017, the approximate wait by bedroom size: "1 bedroom 24-36 months; 2 bedroom 24-36 months; 3 & 4 bedroom 12-24 months."

For more information, visit the AHA website.

Supportive Measures
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (325) 676-6385 or by mail to Abilene Housing Authority, 1149 ES 11th Street, Abilene, TX 79602.
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