Mount Vernon Housing Authority, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
Mount Vernon Housing Authority administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, IN, with 207 authorized HCV units (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 · Mount Vernon HA vs nearby IN agencies
- Linton HA
Linton Housing Authority
223 units
- Noblesville HA
Noblesville Housing Authority
222 units
- HA Peru
Housing Authority of the City of Peru
216 units
- This PHA
Mount Vernon Housing Authority (this PHA)
207 units
- HA Decatur
Housing Authority of the City of Decatur
181 units
- HA City of Bedford
Housing Authority City of Bedford
172 units
The verdict
Mount Vernon Housing Authority administers 207 authorized Housing Choice Vouchers - a mid-to-large Section 8 agency nationally, larger than 37% of IN agencies.
- 207
- authorized Section 8 vouchers
- 62nd
- percentile by size, nationally
- 37th
- percentile in IN
As a HUD-certified Public Housing Authority in IN, Mount Vernon Housing Authority runs Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance with 207 authorized Section 8 units (High Performer size bracket). Reach the agency directly for current waitlist status and application steps.
- 37th percentile by unit count in IN
- HUD size bracket: High Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
207
High Performer bracket
Total authorized units
84
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
37 th
Among IN PHAs
2-BR standard range · IN
$928–$1,330 /mo
Median $944/mo · 2-BR
Compared to nationwide HUD median of 62%, PHAs with high HCV share typically focus on tenant-based assistance over project-based public housing.
Where Mount Vernon Housing Authority sits among U.S. PHAs
By authorized Housing Choice Vouchers, across every PHA that runs them. Most are small; a handful of big-city authorities run the long right tail.
207 Top 68% higher than 32% of 2,129 voucher-running PHAs
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Source HUD PIH authorized-unit directory · FY2025
What HUD's PIH Record for Mount Vernon Housing Authority Tells You
Mount Vernon Housing Authority appears in HUD's Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Open Data set, one of 3,780 Public Housing Authorities nationwide running the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program alongside every other agency in IN. HUD authorizes 207 Section 8 / HCV units for this agency, against 84 total authorized units across every HUD program combined. HUD's PHAS system places it in the "High Performer" size bracket, which shapes reporting cadence and oversight intensity.
Ranked by Section 8 unit count within IN, it sits at the 37th percentile there, ahead of 37% of IN PHAs by that measure. HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Combined" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. The federal rulebook lets every PHA set its own waitlist rules, admissions plan, and local preferences, so this authorized-unit total is best read as a program cap, not a live vacancy count.
its main line is 8128386356. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state. Across IN's 73 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $928-$1,330/month (median $944); Mount Vernon Housing Authority sets its own figure within 90-110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 8128386356
- Fax
- 8128386471
- terri.mvha@yahoo.com
- Executive Director
- terri.mvha@yahoo.com · 8128386356
How to apply at Mount Vernon Housing Authority
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 "Mount Vernon Housing Authority 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
Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across IN's 73 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $928–$1,330/month (median $944). Mount Vernon Housing Authority sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.
Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.
Nearby PHAs in IN
A closed waitlist here doesn't rule out the region, applying to several nearby PHAs at once is the standard workaround. Agencies close by:
- Housing Authority of the City of Peru · 216 units
- Noblesville Housing Authority · 222 units
- Linton Housing Authority · 223 units
- Housing Authority of the City of Decatur · 181 units
- Housing Authority City of Bedford · 172 units
Related guides
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 Mount Vernon Housing Authority. 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.