MHA Public Housing Waiting lists that are open:
One (1) Bedroom
Two (2) Bedroom
Three (3) Bedroom
Four (4) Bedroom
Five (5) Bedroom
No Applications accepted the first seven (7) days of each month
Applications are only accepted
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm
If you have questions email Intake@mcalesterhousing.com or call (918)426-0335
Public housing is limited to low-income families and individuals. Eligibility is based on:
1) annual gross income; 2) whether you qualify as elderly, a person with a disability,
or as a family; and 3) U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.
Age requirement when applying for public housing is, you and your co-head
(spouse or domestic partner), if any, must be at least 18 years of age.
The MHA owns and manages 274 low-income Public Housing units.
Public housing families pay 30% of their adjusted monthly income for rent or
they may choose to pay a HUD determined regional “flat rent”.
Click here to see Flat Rent vs Formula Rent. Families that have utility obligations will
receive a utility allowance that is deducted off their rent payment.
Unit sizes consist of:
0-bedroom (Studio), 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom and 5-bedroom.
The waiting list for each unit size is currently in effect., one bedroom is designated for every two people in a household, with a few exceptions. The head of household will have a private room unless sharing with a spouse or co-head. Additionally, family members of the opposite sex over the age of six will be provided with separate bedrooms. Applicants are chosen from the waiting list based on preference and application date. They will be offered the next available unit of the appropriate size. If a unit is declined without good cause, the applicant moves to the bottom of the waiting list.
The MHA is unable to provide Emergency Housing
The MHA prioritizes certain groups to assist them in moving up on the waiting list, including the elderly, disabled individuals, homeless persons, victims of domestic abuse, and those living in dilapidated housing. To qualify for these preferences, must provide appropriate proof. This approach ensures that those in the most need receive timely support and housing assistance.
Definition of disabled for Preference: HUD defines a person with disabilities as a person who:
1. Has a disability as defined in Section 223 of the Social Security Act, or
2. Is determined by HUD regulations to have a physical, mental or emotional impairment that:
a) Is expected to be of long, continued, and indefinite duration.
b) Substantially impedes his or her ability to live independently; and
c) Is of such a nature that such ability could be improved by more suitable housing conditions, or
3. Has a developmental disability as defined in the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, or
4. Has the disease acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or any conditions arising from the
etiologic agent for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV).
For the purpose of qualifying for low-income housing under HUD Public Housing and Section 8 programs,
the definition does not include a person whose disability is based solely on any drug or alcohol dependence.
Reasonable Accommodations
"If you or anyone in your family is a person with disabilities, and you require a specific accommodation in order
to fully utilize our programs and services, please contact the housing authority."
