Low Income Public Housing

  1. The Public Housing Authority (PHA) owns and manages 4,063 units of Public Housing. It is comprised of 1,774 Senior/Disabled units, 1,741 Family units, and 548 Scattered Site single-family homes.
  2. The PHA has maintained a 98% or higher occupancy rate for the past 20 consecutive years.
  3. In 2017, the PHA achieved "High Performer" status under PHAS for the 17th consecutive year.
  4. Currently there are 21,330 individuals and families on AMHA's Public Housing Waiting List. PHA data shows that the average length of stay in Public Housing is approximately 5 years.