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The Oklahoma City Housing Authority (OCHA) — legally the Housing Authority of the City of Oklahoma City — administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and public housing for the City of Oklahoma City. This page summarizes OCHA's current waiting-list status, contact information, and how to apply, and links to the official OCHA site for anything time-sensitive.

Quick Facts

Serves: the City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Phone: (405) 239-7551
Official site: www.ochanet.org
Apply: OCHA application page
Status last checked: July 2026

Waiting-List Status

Waiting lists open and close frequently, so treat the status below as a starting point and confirm on the official site before you rely on it.

  • Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8): Closed — OCHA's official apply page states the Section 8 waiting list is currently closed. Applications are accepted online only, when a list is open.
  • Public Housing: Check the online portal — OCHA does not post a single public-housing status; individual properties open and close their own lists. Check the Rent Café portal for what is currently open.

Programs OCHA Runs

  • Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8 / “Housing Voucher Program”)
  • Public Housing (family and senior properties)
  • Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) and Family Unification Program (FUP)
  • Mainstream vouchers (people with disabilities)
  • HUD-VASH (for veterans) and Single Room Occupancy (SRO)

How to Apply

Apply directly through the authority's official application page: portal.ochanet.org. If you have already applied, call (405) 239-7551 to verify your position and keep your contact information current — if the authority cannot reach you when your name comes up, you can be dropped from the list.

New to the process? Our step-by-step guide to applying for Section 8 walks through the whole thing, and how to find your PHA helps you locate the right authority.

Other Authorities Serving This Area

  • The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) administers Section 8 statewide across all 77 Oklahoma counties, including Oklahoma County (ohfa.org).
  • Nearby cities run their own authorities with separate waiting lists, including the housing authorities of Del City and Norman.

More Local Resources

For the full picture of affordable housing in this area — emergency shelter, rental assistance, tenant rights, and legal aid — see our Oklahoma City housing resources page and our OK state resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Oklahoma City (OCHA) Section 8 waiting list open?

As of July 2026, OCHA's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed, according to the authority's official apply page. Some individual public-housing properties may still be accepting applications through OCHA's online portal. Confirm current openings on the official site before relying on any status.

How do I apply for OCHA housing?

Applications are online only, through OCHA's Rent Café portal (portal.ochanet.org). A valid email address is required, you may apply only once per open waiting list, and all adult household members must pass a criminal background check and not owe a debt to any housing authority.

Where do vouchers work, and who serves the rest of the metro?

An OCHA voucher can generally be used only within the Oklahoma City limits. The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) administers Section 8 statewide, including Oklahoma County, and nearby cities such as Del City and Norman run their own housing authorities.

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