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Austin Housing Authority

Updated 2026-08-21 · 4,767 reviewed · 435 listed · Scored from 101 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.6(101) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Austin Housing Authority
Services
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments, Public Housing Authorities, Low Income Housing Program
Reviews
101

What Residents Report

Families using HACA's Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs report stark inconsistency: some staff like Hopie Soto, Shannon Huerta, Chris Crowder, and the Goodrich team earn praise for responsiveness and respect, while many others go unreachable for weeks or ignore requests entirely. The program itself provides housing stability for low-income families and special needs children, but participants describe confusing billing rules, surprise income charges, slow portability processing, and dismissal when raising safety or disability accommodation needs.

When families report unsafe units, lost deposits, or disability-related requests, responses are often delayed, incomplete, or defensive. Case managers Victoria Perez, Jacqueline Garcia, and Dylan Shubitz appear in complaints about ghosting and inadequate support. Residents also describe pressure to send sensitive documents unsecured and rules applied inconsistently-one person denied quickly, another delayed despite full documentation. Staff member Stephanie and case managers have been reported using "punishing discriminatory tactics." The contrast between helpful staff pockets and systemic communication failures shapes nearly all negative experiences.

Praised for
  • responsive, knowledgeable staff (when present)
  • program stability for vulnerable families
  • friendly, respectful caseworkers at specific locations
Watch-outs
  • poor communication, long delays, unreturned calls
  • confusing rules, sudden unexpected bills, income counting issues
  • staff dismissive of disability accommodations and safety concerns
  • inconsistent enforcement across staff and properties
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Best for: Families willing to research individual staff contacts and advocate strongly for their needs.
Think twice if: Communication and responsiveness vary wildly by staff member; expect delays, unreturned calls, and potential dismissal if advocating for accommodations or safety issues.

What Works Here

  • program provides long-term housing stability for vulnerable families
  • some staff members highly responsive and knowledgeable
  • serves all of Austin and surrounding areas

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Case managers Victoria Perez and Jacqueline Garcia reported as unresponsive
  • Dylan Shubitz reported as dismissive of disability accommodation requests
  • Hopie Soto, Shannon Huerta, Chris Crowder, and Goodrich team (Mrs. Charelesa, Mrs. Amanda, Mr. Jerry) noted for responsiveness
  • Staff member Stephanie reported using pressure to send sensitive documents to unsecured domains
  • Daisey Perez scheduled interviews with only hours notice
  • Portability processing reported as 14+ days despite stated 10-day timeline
  • Residents report sudden unexpected charges for undisclosed income, late fees accumulating silently

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Low Income Housing Program
Program provides stability but staff communication deeply inconsistent; disability accommodations and safety concerns often dismissed or delayed.
Public Housing Authorities
Some locations and staff highly responsive; others unreachable for weeks. Processes opaque and inconsistently applied.
Affordable & Subsidized Apartments
Voucher program enables housing but income rules confusing, sudden charges issued without adequate notice, and landlord disputes create additional tenant stress.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 3.6 against a 3.76 average across the 162 public housing authorities businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 10
Review volume 87
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Leasing & Application Office

Address
1124 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78704

Last verified 2026-08-21

Office & Application Hours

Monday
08:00-17:00
Tuesday
08:00-17:00
Wednesday
08:00-17:00
Thursday
08:00-17:00
Friday
08:00-17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Public housingRental assistanceResident support programsScholarship opportunities

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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Common Questions About Applying Here

Which staff members should I try to contact?
Hopie Soto, Shannon Huerta, and Chris Crowder are highlighted for responsiveness. The Goodrich location staff (Mrs. Charelesa, Mrs. Amanda, Mr. Jerry) are also noted as helpful. Avoid or manage expectations with Victoria Perez, Jacqueline Garcia, and Dylan Shubitz.
How long does portability take?
Website states up to 10 business days, but reviewers report 14+ days with required follow-up calls to move the process forward.
What income do they count toward your portion?
Reviewers report the authority counts day labor, temporary work, and plasma donation income, and charges 30% if not reported. Students may still owe a portion even with full-time student paperwork, and charges accumulate silently without caseworker notification.

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Last updated 2026-08-21