Housing Authority of Como, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
Housing Authority of Como administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, TX (HUD High Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · HA vs nearby TX agencies
- HA Dallas, Texa
Housing Authority of the City of Dallas, Texa
20,345 units
- Houston HA
Houston Housing Authority
19,308 units
- San Antonio HA
San Antonio Housing Authority
14,549 units
- Austin HA 7,047
Austin Housing Authority
7,047 units
- HA Fort Worth 6,430
Housing Authority of Fort Worth
6,430 units
Housing Authority of Como is a Public Housing Authority in TX administering Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers with 0 authorized Section 8 units (High Performer size bracket). Contact this PHA directly to check waitlist status and request an application.
- HUD size bracket: High Performer
- Cross-referenced with HUD FY25 Payment Standards
Section 8 / HCV units
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High Performer bracket
Total authorized units
16
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
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Among TX PHAs
2-bdrm payment ref · FY2025
$1,102 /mo
Wichita Falls, TX MSA · 2-BR ref
What HUD's PIH Record for Housing Authority of Como Tells You
Housing Authority of Como appears in HUD's Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Open Data directory as one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities nationwide that administer the Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher program, a group in which TX is represented. , against 16 total authorized units across all programs (public housing, HCV, and any Moderate Rehabilitation stock). HUD classifies this PHA under the "High Performer" size bracket, a designation that determines reporting cadence and oversight intensity.
HUD records the program type as "Low-Rent", which shapes which voucher streams (regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions) this agency can operate. Every PHA in the directory runs its own waitlist, publishes its own admissions plan, and sets its own local preferences within the federal Section 8 rulebook, so the authorized-unit count is a ceiling, not a guarantee of current availability.
Cross-referenced with HUD's FY2025 Fair Market Rent for Wichita Falls, TX MSA, the 2-bedroom voucher reference amount in this jurisdiction is $1,102/month, a figure each PHA can set 90–110% of when establishing its local payment standard. Contact information in the HUD directory its main line (9034883090) is the canonical route for waitlist status and application paperwork. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy, applying to multiple agencies in TX materially improves your odds of a faster voucher issue.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 9034883090
- Fax
- 9034883029
- comoha@suddenlinkmail.com
- Executive Director
- comoha@suddenlinkmail.com · 4304330003
About this PHA
Housing Authority of Como is one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities listed in the HUD PIH Open Data directory. It administers the Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program (program type: Low-Rent). Total authorized units (all programs): 16.
How to apply at this PHA
Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:
- The PHA's own website (search "Housing Authority of Como Section 8 application")
- A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
- HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
- Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups
See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.
What to expect, typical waitlist
HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.
Payment standard reference
Based on HUD FY2025 Fair Market Rent for Wichita Falls, TX MSA, a typical voucher payment standard for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,102/month. Bedroom-level figures:
- 0-Bedroom (Studio): $823/month
- 1-Bedroom: $896/month
- 2-Bedroom: $1,102/month
- 3-Bedroom: $1,506/month
- 4-Bedroom: $1,709/month
Important: the actual payment standard this PHA uses may be 90–110% of the HUD FMR. Always confirm current values with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.
Nearby PHAs in TX
If this PHA's waitlist is closed, applying to additional PHAs in the same region is a recommended strategy. Other PHAs nearby:
- Housing Authority of the City of Dallas, Texa · 20,345 units
- Houston Housing Authority · 19,308 units
- San Antonio Housing Authority · 14,549 units
- Austin Housing Authority · 7,047 units
- Housing Authority of Fort Worth · 6,430 units
Related guides
- How to Apply for Section 8
- Waitlist Strategy
- Income Limits Explained
- Voucher Portability
- Section 8 Inspections (HQS)
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.
⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with Housing Authority of Como. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.