Topeka Housing Authority

Topeka Housing Authority

Rental Assistance Demonstration

Rental Assistance Demonstration

HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) is a government project that allows public housing agencies to convert their public housing units to project-based Section 8 rental assistance contracts.  The

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USDA Rural Housing

USDA Rural Housing

USDA rural housing program strives to improve the housing situations of the individuals and families who have no home and are living in the worst housing conditions. It

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Public Housing Authority (PHA)

Management/Contact Info
Executive Director

Please contact the public housing agency directly if you have questions about subsidized housing applications waitlist and/or vacancy information.

If the resource information above is incorrect, please notify your local HUD field office.

Public Housing Authority (PHA)

Public Housing, Section 8

Waiting List Status

Open

Open Date

Unknown Date

Closed Date

Unknown Date

No. of Vouchers

Unknown

The public Housing Authority offices were established to provide safe and decent rental housing for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities. There are different types of public housing and many different programs to assist those in need.

On average, around 3,300 public housing authority offices are managed by the authority and there are just under 1 million households benefiting from the programs set forth by HUD’s Public Housing Program.

The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development assists the local housing agencies by providing Federal aid.  The local housing agencies then manage the resources to assist those in need of affordable housing to apply for the programs they are eligible for.

Public Housing Authority Details

Numbers below do not indicate vacancies

  • PHA Designation

    High Performer
    Info IconThe overall performance of PHA derived from the phas_designation_type_code field: Advisory, High Performer, Standard Performer, Substandard Financial, Substandard Physical and Troubled Performer
  • Housing Authority Low Rent Size

    MEDIUM HIGH (300-999)
    Info IconExtra Large (10,000+), Large (1,250 - 9,999), Medium High (500 - 1,249), Medium Low (250 - 499), Small (50 - 249), Very Small (1 - 49) and No units
  • Section 8 Unit

    1350
    InfoNumber of Section 8 Vouchers/Units Within Housing Authority (HA)
  • Housing Authority Section 8 Size

    LARGE (1,000-4,999)
    InfoExtra Large (10,000+), Large (1,250 - 9,999), Medium High (500 - 1,249), Medium Low (250 - 499), Small (50 - 249), Very Small (1 - 49) and No units (Section 8 Size Category based on the Section 8 Unit Count)
  • Housing Authority Program Type

    Combined
    InfoA code that uniquely identifies the participant program type and is derived from participant_program_type. Combined, Low-Rent and Section 8.
  • Housing Authority Combined Size

    LARGE (1,000-4,999)
    InfoExtra Large (10,000+), Large (1,250 - 9,999), Medium High (500 - 1,249), Medium Low (250 - 499), Small (50 - 249), Very Small (1 - 49) and No units (Combined Size Category based on the Low Rent and Section 8 Unit Count)
  • Total Units

    744
    Infototal_units_count The number of total units associated with the participant.
  • Total Dwelling Units

    734
    Infosumm_total_dwelling_unit_count The total number of all the dwelling units within the HA.
  • Public Housing Occupied

    647
    Infototal_units_count The number of total occupied units associated with the participant.
  • Section 8 Occupied

    839
    InfoNumber of Occupied Section 8 Vouchers/Units Within Housing Authority (HA)
  • Total Occupied

    1486
    Infosumm_occupied_unit_count The total number of all the occupied units within the HA.
  • Percentage Occupied

    71.30999756
    InfoOccupied units as the % of units available.
  • Regular Vacant

    82
    Infosumm_vacant_unit_count The total number of all the vacant units within the HA.
  • Public Housing Authority Total Units

    2084
    InfoNumber of units under contract for federal subsidy and available for occupancy
  • Number Reported

    1528
    InfoNumber of households for which reports (Form-50058, From-50059) were received (These are households reported as of 12/2004 with effective dates spanning the prior 18 months.)
  • Housing Authority Fiscal Year End

    12/31
    InfoHousing Authority Fiscal Year End
  • Last Updated: January 6, 2022

Programs

Project-Based Assistance

Project-Based Assistance

The Project-Based Assistance program is one of the many initiatives under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that assist in providing affordable housing options to low-income families.  This program targets individuals and families who are struggling to afford rental housing in the private market.  Under the Project-Based Assistance Program, HUD enters into contracts with private landlords to subsidize the rents of eligible households.  This program provides a stable rental subsidy for a specific housing unit, ensuring that the tenant’s rent payment does not exceed 30% of their income.  In return, the landlords agree to maintain the rental unit in good condition and to follow all of HUD’s rules and regulations.

HUD’s Project-Based Assistance program has several benefits for low-income families.  One of the main advantages is that it provides long-term affordable housing.  With the support of this program, tenants can live in their homes for as long as they meet the program’s eligibility criteria, providing them with home stability.  Additionally, the program ensures that housing units meet HUD’s quality standards, as landlords are required to maintain the units in good condition.  Furthermore, the program helps reduce homelessness by providing safe and stable housing to those who may otherwise be at risk of homelessness.

To be eligible for the Project-Based Assistance program, individuals and families must meet certain income requirements and other eligibility criteria.  The program is designed to target low-income households, and the subsidy provided by HUD is calculated based on the household’s income.  Families with members who have disabilities and seniors are given priority under this program.  Applicants must also meet the program’s screening and eligibility requirements, which include background checks, credit checks, and landlord references.  Once accepted into the program, tenants sign a lease agreement with the private landlord and HUD provides the rental assistance to the landlord on their behalf. 

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Tenant-Based Assistance

Tenant-Based Assistance

The Tenant-Based Assistance program, also known as the Housing Choice Voucher program, is a HUD initiative that provides rental assistance to low-income families, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities.  The program enables families to choose a suitable housing unit in the private rental market, and the rental assistance is paid directly to the landlord on behalf of the tenant.  The program allows families to maintain their independence and freedom of choice in selecting their housing, and it helps them afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing that meets their needs.  The program assists to expand affordable housing options and reduce homelessness by providing low-income families with greater access to stable and secure housing.  The program plays an imperative role in improving the lives of millions of low-income families and individuals by providing them with a pathway to self-sufficiency and economic opportunity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a public housing authority/agency (PHA)?

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A PHA is a public agency charged with providing safe, sanitary and decent housing to the most vulnerable populations in their community. This includes low-income families, especially those at risk of homelessness, as well as the elderly and disabled.

Although housing authorities have a strong relationship with local, state, and federal governments, they are actually independent agencies. Charted under state law, a housing authority is an autonomous, not-for-profit public corporation. This organizational structure allows housing authorities to work in conjunction with local governments and agencies to develop long-term housing strategies for communities.

Though independently run, housing authorities are required to follow federal regulations. In addition, housing authorities receive a subsidy from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In some states, housing authorities receive funds from state or operate separate housing programs not directly subsidized by a government agency.

How to Get Help Paying Rent

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A PHA is a public agency charged with providing safe, sanitary and decent housing to the most vulnerable populations in their community. This includes low-income families, especially those at risk of homelessness, as well as the elderly and disabled.

Although housing authorities have a strong relationship with local, state, and federal governments, they are actually independent agencies. Charted under state law, a housing authority is an autonomous, not-for-profit public corporation. This organizational structure allows housing authorities to work in conjunction with local governments and agencies to develop long-term housing strategies for communities.

Though independently run, housing authorities are required to follow federal regulations. In addition, housing authorities receive a subsidy from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In some states, housing authorities receive funds from state or operate separate housing programs not directly subsidized by a government agency.

Public Housing

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A PHA is a public agency charged with providing safe, sanitary and decent housing to the most vulnerable populations in their community. This includes low-income families, especially those at risk of homelessness, as well as the elderly and disabled.

Although housing authorities have a strong relationship with local, state, and federal governments, they are actually independent agencies. Charted under state law, a housing authority is an autonomous, not-for-profit public corporation. This organizational structure allows housing authorities to work in conjunction with local governments and agencies to develop long-term housing strategies for communities.

Though independently run, housing authorities are required to follow federal regulations. In addition, housing authorities receive a subsidy from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In some states, housing authorities receive funds from state or operate separate housing programs not directly subsidized by a government agency.

Identify and Complain about Housing Discrimination

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A PHA is a public agency charged with providing safe, sanitary and decent housing to the most vulnerable populations in their community. This includes low-income families, especially those at risk of homelessness, as well as the elderly and disabled.

Although housing authorities have a strong relationship with local, state, and federal governments, they are actually independent agencies. Charted under state law, a housing authority is an autonomous, not-for-profit public corporation. This organizational structure allows housing authorities to work in conjunction with local governments and agencies to develop long-term housing strategies for communities.

Though independently run, housing authorities are required to follow federal regulations. In addition, housing authorities receive a subsidy from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In some states, housing authorities receive funds from state or operate separate housing programs not directly subsidized by a government agency.

Last Updated: January 6, 2022