Olney Housing Authority

302 W. Main Street, Olney, TX, 76374
(940) 564-5639



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About Olney Housing Authority

The Olney Housing Authority consists of three programs; Public Housing which is under the direction of HUD, Highland West Apartments which are under the direction of the USDA and receives rental assistance from HUD, and the Northside Apartments which are under the direction of USDA. There are a total of 250 apartments located on 9 different sites throughout the city of Olney

Public Housing consists of 180 units, of the 180 and we have 2 four bedroom apartments, 51 three bedroom apartments, 44 two bedroom apartments and 83 one bedroom apartments. All of the apartments have central heating and air conditioning and washer and dryer connections. Basic cable is provided to all of the apartments free of charge. Water is paid for by us also. Rent can be based on income or you may choose our flat rent. We also have a utility allowance which is used in determining the rent.

Highland West Apartments consist of 40 duplex apartments; 6 with three bedrooms, 26 with two bedrooms and 8 with one bedroom. All of the apartments have central heating and air conditioning and washer and dryer connections. Basic cable is provided to all of the apartments free of charge. Rent can be based on income or you may choose our flat rent. We also have a utility allowance which is used in determining the rent.

The Northside Apartments consist of 30 two bedroom duplex apartments. All of the apartments have central heating and air conditioning and washer and dryer connections. Basic cable is provided to all of the apartments free of charge.


Mission Statement

The mission of the Olney Housing Authority is the same as that of the Department of Housing and Urban Development: To promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.

Program Summary for Olney Housing Authority

Olney Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Olney Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Olney Housing Authority administered a total of 135 Section 8 Vouchers. Olney Housing Authority currently has Low-Rent as its program type. Olney Housing Authority is located at 302 W. Main Street, Olney, TX, 76374 and serves the city of Olney. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Olney Housing Authority at, (940) 564-5639 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Olney Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 11/29/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 135
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Olney Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Young County, TX

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Young County, TX:

Median Income
$0
Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $21,600
  • $24,650
  • $27,750
  • $30,800
  • $33,300
  • $35,750
  • $38,200
  • $40,700
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $12,950
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $38,200
  • $40,700
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $34,550
  • $39,450
  • $44,400
  • $49,300
  • $53,250
  • $57,200
  • $61,150
  • $65,100

2017 Fair Market Rents for Young County, TX

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Young County, TX:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$522 $525 $698 $899 $962



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Wichita Falls HAP Program Wichita Falls HAP Program Wichita Falls TX 989 N/A Open 40.09 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Olney Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Low Rent Units
181
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Young County Quick Facts

Population: 18,350
Persons Per Household: 2.52
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 10.2%
Homeownership Rate: 71.8%
Housing Units: 8,594
Yearly Income Per Person: $26,979
Median Household Income: $44,429