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Housing Authority of Paris

Name: Housing Authority of Paris
Address: 100 George Wright Homes, Paris, TX, 75460, US
Telephone: 9037846651

100 George Wright Homes, Paris, TX, 75460

Information verified September 5, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 11 hr ago

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About This Property

The Housing Authority of Paris operates 527 units of public housing in Paris, TX, serving Lamar County residents. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. This housing authority provides affordable rental options through federal funding programs.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened April 29, 2026

Apply: Multiple

Preferences include families with children, elderly, disabled individuals, displaced by natural disaster, veterans, and youth aging out of foster care; specific community or bedroom size waitlists may be closed. Applications can be downloaded online or picked up in-person at the PHA office and must be hand-delivered on Mondays and Thursdays from 8:00 am - 11:00 am and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CT.

Last verified May 3, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The waiting list was last open for one day in October 2018. During previous openings, applications were available online for download/print or for pick-up in-person, and accepted via drop-off at the PHA office. Preferences during previous openings included Elderly, Disabled, Veterans, Displaced by Natural Disaster, and Aged out of Foster Care; applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time of application receipt and preferences.

Last verified July 4, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated September 5, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

527

Fair Market Rent - Lamar County, TX

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$629
1 Bedroom	$745
2 Bedroom	$928
3 Bedroom	$1,254
4 Bedroom	$1,570

Income Limits - Lamar County, TX

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $12,880
Very Low (50%): $21,350
Low (80%): $34,100

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $17,420
Very Low (50%): $24,400
Low (80%): $39,000

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $27,450
Low (80%): $43,850

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $30,450
Low (80%): $48,700

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $32,900
Low (80%): $52,600

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,350
Very Low (50%): $35,350
Low (80%): $56,500

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $37,800
Very Low (50%): $37,800
Low (80%): $60,400

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,200
Very Low (50%): $40,200
Low (80%): $64,300

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$12,880	$21,350	$34,100
2 Persons	$17,420	$24,400	$39,000
3 Persons	$21,960	$27,450	$43,850
4 Persons	$26,500	$30,450	$48,700
5 Persons	$31,040	$32,900	$52,600
6 Persons	$35,350	$35,350	$56,500
7 Persons	$37,800	$37,800	$60,400
8 Persons	$40,200	$40,200	$64,300

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Paris, TX?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Lamar County, TX is: $629 (Studio), $745 (1BR), $928 (2BR), $1254 (3BR), $1570 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Housing Authority of Paris is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Housing Authority of Paris have?+

Housing Authority of Paris has a total of 527 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Lamar County, TX?+

For a 4-person household in Lamar County, TX, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $30,450, Low Income (80% AMI): $48,700. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Housing Authority of Paris?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Housing Authority of Paris?+

Housing Authority of Paris is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 9037846651, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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