What is Public Housing?

Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single-family houses to high rise apartments for elderly families. There are approximately 1.2 million households living in public housing units, managed by some 3300 PHAs.

• Public Housing Fact Sheet
• Contact Your Local Housing Authority or HUD Field Office
• Strengthening Public Housing

Data Dashboard and Analytics

• Public Housing Dashboard

Questions?

The PIH Information and Resource Center is staffed to answer questions/inquiries from the public and PHAs regarding public housing and housing choice voucher programs and regulations.

• PIH Customer Service Center (1-800-955-2232)