Cuney Homes — HHA Public Housing in the Third Ward

1807 Ewing St, Houston, TX, 77004

About this apartment

HHA public housing development with approximately 593 homes in Houston's Third Ward — one of the city's oldest and largest public housing communities. Rent is income-based. Applications go through the HHA waitlist.

This is HHA public housing. Applications go through the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) waitlist — not a private landlord.

About Cuney Homes

Cuney Homes is HHA's oldest and largest development — roughly 593 homes near 1807 Ewing Street in Houston's Third Ward. Rent is income-based, set at about 30% of adjusted household income.

How to apply

1. Apply through housingforhouston.com when the public housing or Housing Choice Voucher waitlist is open
2. Waitlists open and close periodically — check current status with HHA
3. You can list development preferences; Cuney Homes can be selected
4. When a matching unit is available, HHA contacts you for an eligibility review and an offer

Rent is about 30% of adjusted household income — there is no flat market rent.

Good to know

Texas does not have source-of-income protection, and state law prevents most cities from requiring landlords to accept Housing Choice Vouchers. If you use a voucher in the private market, search specifically for properties that accept them.

Neighborhood

The Third Ward is a historic neighborhood near Texas Southern University and the University of Houston, served by METRO bus routes and nearby light rail.

For current waitlist information, call HHA at (713) 260-0500 or visit housingforhouston.com.