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Housing Authority of the City of Lawton
Lawton, Oklahoma
Last Updated
7 hours ago
About Housing Authority of the City of Lawton
The Housing Authority of the City of Lawton (PHA Code: OK005), located in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, provides housing assistance to eligible residents. This authority manages approximately 428 assisted housing units, comprising 299 Public Housing units and 129 Section 8 housing choice vouchers.
Currently, waitlists are open for several programs. These include Public Housing, Elderly Housing (Section 202), and various Veterans Transitional Housing / Veterans Resource Center initiatives. The Public Housing waitlist recently opened for applications. Prospective applicants should note the income limits; a family of four, for instance, must have an income at or below $37,250 per year to qualify as Very Low Income in the Lawton, OK HUD Metro FMR Area.
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Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Assists very-low income households in the private rental market, with households typically paying around 30% of their adjusted monthly income towards rent and utilities. Eligibility requires income generally below 50% of the Area Median Income; for a family of four, this is $37,250 or less (FY2025 guidelines). Preferences may be given for urgent housing needs such as homelessness, displacement by natural disaster, veterans, or the elderly.
Other Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The Veterans Resource Center (Transitional Housing Program) waiting list is open. It provides temporary residence for Veterans experiencing homelessness for a period not to exceed six months.
Other: Elderly Housing (Section 202) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The Elderly Housing (Section 202) waiting list is open for very low-income elderly households seeking affordable housing with supportive services.
Other: Veterans Resource Center Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The program provides temporary residence for veterans experiencing homelessness in a Single Room Occupancy facility for up to six months.
Other: Veterans Transitional Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The Transitional Housing Program provides veterans experiencing homelessness temporary residence in a Single Room Occupancy facility for up to six months.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Currently accepting pre-applications for senior/disabled households. Preferences include elderly, disabled, working families, victims of domestic violence, displaced by government action, or displaced by a natural disaster.
Section 202 Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online, Phone
Additional Notes
This program provides housing with supportive services for very low-income elderly, often restricted to households with at least one member age 62 or older and earning 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI) or less.
Transitional Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Provides temporary residence (not exceeding six months) in a Single Room Occupancy facility for veterans experiencing homelessness.
Transitional Housing (VRC) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Provides temporary residence for veterans experiencing homelessness for up to six months, focusing on individualized action plans.
Transitional Housing (Veterans Resource Center) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
Transitional Housing (Veterans) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The Veterans Resource Center's Transitional Housing Program is open, offering temporary residence for up to six months and support for veterans experiencing homelessness.
Veteran's Resource Center Waitlist
Status
open
Additional Notes
The Lawton Housing Authority's waiting list for the Veteran's Resource Center is currently open. This program provides Veterans experiencing homelessness temporary residence in a Single Room Occupancy facility for up to 6 months. Contact Lawton Housing Authority for details on how to apply.
Veterans Resource Center Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This Transitional Housing Program provides temporary residence for Veterans experiencing homelessness for a period not to exceed six months.
Veterans Resource Center (Transitional Housing) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Provides temporary residence in a Single Room Occupancy facility for up to six months for veterans experiencing homelessness, with individualized action plans to help secure permanent housing.
Veterans Transitional Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Provides veterans experiencing homelessness temporary residence in a Single Room Occupancy facility for up to six months.
other Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The Veterans Resource Center (Transitional Housing Program) provides temporary residence for Veterans experiencing homelessness for a period not to exceed six months.
Other Programs
5 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.
The Section 202 program expands affordable housing with supportive services for very low-income elderly to live independently.
This program expands affordable housing with supportive services for very low-income elderly, allowing independent living with support activities.
The Section 202 program helps expand affordable housing with supportive services for very low-income elderly, providing options for independent living with support activities.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
No waitlist information currently available for this program.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Housing Authority of the City of Lawton portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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Contact Information
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 the City of Lawton
Check Current Status
Housing Authority of the City of Lawton currently has 16 open waiting lists (HCV, Other, Other: Elderly Housing (Section 202), Other: Veterans Resource Center, Other: Veterans Transitional Housing, Public Housing, Section 202, Transitional Housing, Transitional Housing (VRC), Transitional Housing (Veterans Resource Center), Transitional Housing (Veterans), Veteran's Resource Center, Veterans Resource Center, Veterans Resource Center (Transitional Housing), Veterans Transitional Housing, other). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton, 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 $37,250/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
Apply directly through the official Housing Authority of the City of Lawton portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Housing Authority of the City of Lawton manages approximately 428 assisted housing units (129 Section 8, 299 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Lawton. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) open
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton 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 Lawton. This program serves approximately 129 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Other open
The Other program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other: Elderly Housing (Section 202) open
The Other: Elderly Housing (Section 202) program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other: Veterans Resource Center open
The Other: Veterans Resource Center program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other: Veterans Transitional Housing open
The Other: Veterans Transitional Housing program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Housing Authority of the City of Lawton manages approximately 299 Public Housing units in Lawton. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
Section 202 open
The Section 202 program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Transitional Housing open
The Transitional Housing program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Transitional Housing (VRC) open
The Transitional Housing (VRC) program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Transitional Housing (Veterans Resource Center) open
The Transitional Housing (Veterans Resource Center) program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Transitional Housing (Veterans) open
The Transitional Housing (Veterans) program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Veteran's Resource Center open
The Veteran's Resource Center program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Veterans Resource Center open
The Veterans Resource Center program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Veterans Resource Center (Transitional Housing) open
The Veterans Resource Center (Transitional Housing) program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Veterans Transitional Housing open
The Veterans Transitional Housing program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
other open
The other program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Elderly Housing closed
The Elderly Housing program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Elderly Housing (Section 202) closed
The Elderly Housing (Section 202) program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other - Elderly Housing (Section 202) closed
The Other - Elderly Housing (Section 202) program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Section 202 (Elderly Housing) closed
The Section 202 (Elderly Housing) program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Section 202 Elderly Housing closed
The Section 202 Elderly Housing program at Housing Authority of the City of Lawton provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lawton. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Housing Authority of the City of Lawton Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Housing Authority of the City of Lawton are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Lawton, OK HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $37,250. 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 | $26,100 | $41,750 |
| 2 Persons | $21,150 | $29,800 | $47,700 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $33,550 | $53,650 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $37,250 | $59,600 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $40,250 | $64,400 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $43,250 | $69,150 |
| 7 Persons | $46,200 | $46,200 | $73,950 |
| 8 Persons | $49,200 | $49,200 | $78,700 |
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 the City of Lawton — including across state lines.