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Housing Authority of Cochise County
Bisbee, Arizona
Last Updated
7 hours ago
About Housing Authority of Cochise County
The Housing Authority of Cochise County, located in Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona, provides housing assistance programs to eligible residents. It manages approximately 796 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, designed to help low-income families secure safe and affordable housing. Programs offered by the authority include the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS), Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA), Mainstream Vouchers, Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Public Housing, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH).
Currently, all waiting lists for assistance through the Housing Authority of Cochise County are closed to new applications. For applicants, the Very Low Income limit for a family of four in the Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ MSA area is $35,600 per year. Due to the closed status of all lists, the authority is not accepting applications at this time. It is recommended that interested parties periodically check for any updates regarding list openings.
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10 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
Assists very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled who reside in Cochise or Graham Counties, with income for a family of four needing to be below $35,600/year to qualify. Reasonable accommodations are available for the elderly, disabled, or those with limited English proficiency.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
No specific waitlist information or preferences were found for this program in the provided search results.
No specific waitlist information or preferences were found for this program in the provided search results.
No specific waitlist information or preferences were found for this program in the provided search results.
No specific waitlist information or preferences were found for this program in the provided search results.
No specific waitlist information or preferences were found for this program in the provided search results.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
Status History
Official Application
Contact Housing Authority of Cochise County directly to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Contact the housing authority directly for application information.
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Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Housing Authority of Cochise County
Check Current Status
All 8 waiting lists at Housing Authority of Cochise County are currently closed. Lists typically open with short notice — sometimes as little as 48 hours. The status at the top of this page is updated nightly.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Housing Authority of Cochise County, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $35,600/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Contact Housing Authority of Cochise County directly at to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Housing Authority of Cochise County, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Housing Authority of Cochise County manages approximately 796 assisted housing units (796 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Bisbee. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Housing Authority of Cochise County
FSS closed
The FSS program at Housing Authority of Cochise County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Bisbee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Housing Authority of Cochise County provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Bisbee. This program serves approximately 796 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
HOPWA closed
The HOPWA program at Housing Authority of Cochise County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Bisbee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Housing Authority of Cochise County are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Housing Authority of Cochise County are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Bisbee. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Housing Authority of Cochise County are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Housing Authority of Cochise County converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Bisbee maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
VASH Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing closed
The HUD-VASH program at Housing Authority of Cochise County combines Housing Choice Vouchers with VA supportive services for homeless veterans in Bisbee. Referrals are made through the local VA Medical Center — contact the VA to begin the application process.
Family Self-Sufficiency closed
The Family Self-Sufficiency program at Housing Authority of Cochise County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Bisbee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) closed
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program at Housing Authority of Cochise County provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Bisbee. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the income limits for Housing Authority of Cochise County?
Housing Authority of Cochise County Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Housing Authority of Cochise County are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $35,600. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $15,650 | $24,950 | $39,900 |
| 2 Persons | $21,150 | $28,500 | $45,600 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $32,050 | $51,300 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $35,600 | $56,950 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $38,450 | $61,550 |
| 6 Persons | $41,300 | $41,300 | $66,100 |
| 7 Persons | $44,150 | $44,150 | $70,650 |
| 8 Persons | $47,000 | $47,000 | $75,200 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Housing Authority of Cochise County — including across state lines.