Houston Public Housing Waitlists Reopen After 3 Years, June 03

By Danny Kontos

June 3, 2026

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Key Points

Houston public housing waitlists reopen June 22 after three-year closure.

Eight properties available through lottery system closing July 6.

Applicants can select up to three properties in one application.

Bellerive and Lyerly reserved for seniors age 62 and older.

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Housing Alliance HTX will reopen public housing waitlists for the first time since 2023, giving thousands of Houstonians access to affordable housing. The lottery opens June 22 and closes July 6. Applicants can select up to three of eight properties. Two communities are reserved for seniors age 62 and older. Unit availability varies by property and bedroom size.

Eight Properties Now Accepting Applications

The waitlist lottery includes Kelly Village, Lincoln Park, Long Drive, Oxford Place, Bellerive, Lyerly, Independence Heights, and Irvinton Village. Housing Alliance HTX says unit availability will vary by property. Two communities, Bellerive and Lyerly, are reserved exclusively for seniors age 62 and older. Applicants can choose up to three properties when submitting their application.

How the Lottery Process Works

Applicants must create a RentCafe account before the application window opens on June 22. Officials encourage early account setup to resolve any access issues. Once applications close on July 6, Housing Alliance HTX will conduct a random lottery to determine which applicants are placed on waitlists. Selected applicants will receive notifications and instructions in late July.

Who Keeps Their Place in Line

People who are already on a public housing waitlist do not need to take any action. They will keep their current place in line. The reopening applies only to public housing, not Housing Choice Vouchers. Unit types include one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom apartments. Actual rent at subsidized properties is typically 30 percent of household income or less.

Final Thoughts

Houston’s public housing waitlist reopening after three years offers relief to thousands seeking affordable housing. Applicants have until July 6 to apply through the RentCafe lottery system.

FAQs

When do applications open and close for Houston public housing?

Applications open June 22 and close July 6, 2026. Housing Alliance HTX will conduct a random lottery after the deadline.

Can I apply for multiple properties at once?

Yes. Applicants can select up to three of the eight available properties when submitting their application.

Which two communities are reserved for seniors?

Bellerive and Lyerly are reserved exclusively for applicants age 62 and older.

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Danny Kontos

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Danny Kontos has been a stock investor since 2007 and co-founded Meyka in 2023. He keeps a small, focused portfolio and only moves when the numbers are hard to argue with. He has waited years on a single position before. Before Meyka, he ran a web hosting company and a mortgage lending platform, so he knows what a well-run business actually looks like under the hood. This article did not come from a news cycle. It came from someone who has been watching this space for a long time.