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Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)

Updated 2026-07-21 · 2,662 reviewed · 143 listed · Scored from 25 Google reviews · How we rank ›

2.7(25) 47 composite score See reviews on Google
Public Housing AuthoritiesSenior Low Income HousingDisability & Supportive HousingHomeless & Transitional SheltersHousing Assistance & Rental Aid NonprofitsLow Income Housing Program
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
Services
Public Housing Authorities, Senior Low Income Housing, Disability & Supportive Housing
Reviews
25

What Residents Report

Most reviewers report months-long delays on paperwork that should take two weeks, unresponsive supervisors despite promised callbacks, and rude staff. A few who visited in person found short queues and competent staff, but the bulk of complaints center on phone and mail correspondence being ignored or mishandled for manufactured home titles, Housing Choice Vouchers, and assistance applications.

Praised for
  • staff courtesy when engaged
  • short wait in person at office
Watch-outs
  • slow paperwork processing (months beyond stated timelines)
  • unresponsive staff and supervisors
  • rude or dismissive staff
  • disorganized operations and poor communication
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Think twice if: Applicants needing paperwork processed quickly should plan for months-long waits and unresponsive follow-up despite promised timelines.

What Works Here

  • statewide coverage across all 254 counties
  • manages Housing Choice Vouchers and federal housing finance tools

Before You Apply: What To Expect

  • Supervisor Jerry Trevino and staff member Ashley mentioned in title processing delays
  • Manufactured home title processing cited as slow (claimed 15-day timeline, reviewers report 3-7 months)
  • In-person visits to Downtown Austin office reported short queues
  • Jeanna Calzada noted as rude by one reviewer

How Residents Rate Management & Maintenance

Low Income Housing Program
Months-long delays on paperwork and unresponsive follow-up despite promised callbacks from supervisors.
Homeless & Transitional Shelters
Reviewers report weeks of waiting to reach assigned case workers and slow processing of assistance requests.
Housing Assistance & Rental Aid Nonprofits
Staff reported as rude and dismissive when answering questions about applications and assistance.

How This Community Compares Nearby

  • Rated 2.7 against a 3.62 average across the 84 public housing authorities businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 69% of the businesses in this directory.

How We Rate These Programs & Communities

Ranking Method
Star rating 0
Review volume 61
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 30
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Leasing & Application Office

Address
221 E 11th St #400, Austin, TX 78701

Last verified 2026-07-21

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 VoucherSection 8Multifamily FinanceCompetitive 9% Housing Tax CreditsNon-competitive 4% Housing Tax CreditsMultifamily Bond ProgramMultifamily Direct Loan ProgramHomeless Housing and Services Program

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

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Common Questions About Applying Here

How long does TDHCA say paperwork should take?
TDHCA states 15 days for manufactured home title processing; reviewers consistently report waiting 3-7 months.
Can I reach my case worker by phone or email?
Multiple reviewers report weeks of waiting for assigned workers to return calls or respond to emails, with promised callbacks not materializing.

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The housing authority helps vulnerable families access stability through vouchers and public housing, but service quality depends heavily on which staff member handles your case. Reviewers with responsive caseworkers like Shannon Huerta or Hopie Soto describe smooth processes and genuine support; others report months of silence, unmet accommodation requests for children with disabilities, surprise debt accumulation from unclear income rules, and little help during housing emergencies. Complaints about poor follow-through, slow portability processing, and insufficient landlord accountability appear repeatedly across reviews.

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Last updated 2026-07-21