Applications | McAlester Housing

MHA Waiting lists

One (1) Bedroom is Closed as of 3/1/2024

Two (2) Bedroom

Three (3) Bedroom

Four (4) Bedroom

Five (5) Bedroom

Section 8 Waiting list

is Closed as of 3/1/2024

This means at this time; you are unable to apply for a one-bedroom unit or the Section 8 program.

Print one (1) application per family also

Print one (1) Declaration of Section 214 Status for each family member.

Every family member over 18yrs must sign application and be present when returning application to MHA office

Public Housing Application

Below print one 214 for each family member applying for public housing

Declaration of Section 214 Status

Before your application can be approved you will need to bring the following:

Everyone over 18 years of age must be present when you are tuning in your application

Driver’s License/Picture ID for everyone over 18

Social Security Cards for Everyone

Birth Certificate for Everyone

Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Award Letters

Child Support Documentation

We may need copy of Court Documents Proving Custody

Check Stubs for past 2 months if working

If you have no other income than family or friends’ help, then a letter from them stating how much money they give you per month.

Financial Aid and Enrollment info for

Adults in school/college

You will also need to provide past Landlords information (phone #'s, and addresses) for your rental history MHA will then send them rental references

You will get your spot on the waiting list after your application is turned in, the MHA intake coordinator writes down your date and time you turned in your application.

MHA sends all applicants information to the McAlester Sheriff's Department for a background check. If they send back saying yes you have a record of some kind (not always criminal) MHA will send you a letter telling you to come to the MHA office to get your fingerprints taken.