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Houston Housing Authority

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,662 reviewed · 143 listed · Scored from 416 Google reviews · How we rank ›

2.9(416) 58 composite score See reviews on Google
Public Housing AuthoritiesSenior Low Income HousingDisability & Supportive HousingHomeless & Transitional SheltersLow Income Housing Program
Houston Housing Authority
Services
Public Housing Authorities, Senior Low Income Housing, Disability & Supportive Housing
Reviews
416

What Residents Report

Most people face long waits on voucher processing and hit a wall calling the office. But those who connect with staff like Ms. Valeria describe real help and understanding. Inspectors' rudeness and recertification delays frustrate disabled applicants most.

Praised for
  • responsive staff in person
  • keeps families together
  • helpful individual caseworkers
Watch-outs
  • long recertification waits
  • unreachable by phone
  • disrespectful inspectors
  • language barriers
  • worker errors blamed on applicants
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Best for: applicants willing to visit in person for complex questions
Think twice if: you need phone support or speak Spanish; inspections are unpredictable

What Works Here

  • staff who take time to explain options
  • keeps families together through housing
  • administers multiple programs including homeownership

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Ms. Valeria noted for deep understanding and courtesy
  • Inspector named DeeDee cited for disrespect and rushing inspections
  • building closed for air conditioning repair, staff unreachable by phone
  • recertification pending months after submission on Rent Cafe platform

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Public Housing Authorities
Long voucher processing waits frustrate disabled applicants; staff unresponsive by phone, some inspectors rude.
Low Income Housing Program
Recertification can stay 'pending' for months; workers sometimes don't respond to emails or answer calls.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 2.9 against a 3.62 average across the 84 public housing authorities businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 42
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
159
4
32
3
19
2
20
1
186

Leasing & Application Office

Address
2640 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057

Last verified 2026-07-21

Office & Application Hours

Monday
08:00-18:00
Tuesday
08:00-18:00
Wednesday
08:00-18:00
Thursday
08:00-18:00
Friday
08:00-18:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

As listed on Google.

From the Property

Services listed
Older Adult Home Modification ProgramNear Northside Choice ProgramThird Ward Choice ProgramResident Support ServicesHomeownership ProgramFirst-Time Homebuyer AssistanceFamily Self-SufficiencyHousing Choice Voucher

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

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Common Questions About Applying Here

Can I reach someone by phone?
Multiple reviewers report calls go unanswered. Visiting in person may be necessary.
How long does voucher processing take?
One reviewer waited months after recertification in January; another was told 7–14 days but waited longer. Timeline is unclear.

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No rating yet

No individual reviews available. The business states it provides project-based rental assistance and long-term services coordination for extremely low-income disabled persons, operating since 2012 across eight Texas metro areas including Houston.

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Last updated 2026-07-21