
Information about Public Housing or Section 8
Charges Due Apply, Using your Routing # & Account # is best if you are able to. Choose the Checking /Saving (ACH/E-Check: = $1.75) in the Payment Information Section Visa/MC/Disc: Under $60 = $1.75 Visa/MC/Disc: Over $60.01 = 3% Amex: 3% + $1.75 ACH/E-Check: = $1.75
Attn: MHA Tenants that receive a Utility Check, your check will be ready for pickup after 1:00pm on the 15th each month.
Happy New Year from the Housing Authority of McAlester, Oklahoma (MHA) Staff
We are excited to enhance connections with our residents, applicants, landlords, and community partners. To better serve you, we have two forms: one for reporting public housing fraud, or drug activity in MHA units, and another for tenants to share ideas for MHA improvement, or to submit any complaints.
We have also added contact information for other rentals based on income in the McAlester area.
MHA is governed by a Board of Commissioners, guiding our mission to provide affordable housing solutions to over 331 families in our community.



PHADA Scholarship Program
In order to encourage academic excellence and community responsibility among high school students, PHADA has implemented a scholarship program for graduating seniors who are preparing to enter college. PHADA will award three scholarships to deserving youth currently residing in a PHADA member agency.
Apply Now! Applications for the 2026 Scholarship Program Are Due to PHADA by January 23, 2026. NO EXCEPTIONS!