HUD Public Housing Program

HUD Public Housing Program

Managing Agency:

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Program Description

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Public Housing Program helps low-income families, and the elderly or disabled get decent, safe rental housing. This could include housing from single-family houses to high-rise apartments.

General Program Requirements

Public housing is limited to low-income households. Your eligibility is based on:

  • Annual gross income
  • Elderly or disabled status
  • U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status

If you qualify, a public housing agency (PHA) will check your references. They need to make sure you’ll be a good tenant. If your history shows you may have a harmful effect on other tenants or the project's status, your request will be denied.

To learn more, visit HUD’s Public Housing Program page for details.

Application Process

To apply for a voucher, contact your local PHA.

Program Contact Information

You can find your local U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) office using HUD’s Local Office Directory.

If you have questions, contact the Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Customer Service Center. Or you may call us from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET), Monday through Friday, except federal holidays:

  • 1-800-955-2232
Last Updated: 10/26/2016