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Housing Authority of Travis County

Updated 2026-08-21 · 4,767 reviewed · 435 listed · Scored from 23 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(23) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Housing Authority of Travis County
Services
Public Housing Authorities, Low Income Housing Program
Reviews
23

What Residents Report

Most reviewers praise HATC staff for years of steady support and hands-on help with housing moves. Named case workers like Renee, Victoria, and Christina earn consistent recognition for going beyond routine service. Phone access and availability of accessible units for people with disabilities remain pain points, though the authority's overall willingness to assist remains strong.

Praised for
  • helpful, caring staff
  • long-term support over years
  • assist with practical moves and transitions
  • responsive to disability and senior needs
Watch-outs
  • hard to reach by phone
  • difficulty finding suitable disabled housing
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Best for: Seniors and people with disabilities seeking stable, multi-year housing support in Austin.
Think twice if: Phone accessibility is weak; check alternative contact methods before relying on calls.

What Works Here

  • long-term case worker relationships
  • pays moving costs for eligible residents
  • serves seniors and people with disabilities
  • porting vouchers between counties

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Case worker Renee praised for decade-long professionalism
  • Staff member V. Perez assisted interstate port from Houston
  • Authority covers moving costs for eligible households
  • Residents report tenure of 16+ years with same authority
  • Named staff: Victoria, Christina, Jacqueline, Torres, V. Perez

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Public Housing Authorities
Case workers build long relationships; moving help and porting praised; phone reach is a gap.
Low Income Housing Program
Residents report years of stable support; practical moves assisted; shortage of accessible units noted.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 4.1 against a 3.76 average across the 162 public housing authorities businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 31% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 31
Review volume 60
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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3
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4

Leasing & Application Office

Address
502 E Highland Mall Blvd, Austin, TX 78752

Last verified 2026-08-21

Office & Application Hours

Monday
08:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00
Tuesday
08:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00
Wednesday
08:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00
Thursday
08:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00
Friday
08:00-12:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed
Low-income housingHousing for seniorsHousing for people with disabilitiesFamily housingHousing Choice VouchersRental assistanceHomelessness assistancePorting in vouchers

Credentials claimed:Equal Housing Opportunity Provider

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

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Last updated 2026-08-21