The Housing Authority of the City of Port Arthur (PAHA) was established in 1949, and empowered with the responsibility and authority to maintain the Public Housing Program for the City of Port Arthur, Texas.

The Section 8 Program was created by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

The City has the authority to monitor PAHA’s activities and operation through the appointment of a five member commissioner’s board.

This board is appointed by the Mayor.

Services / Programs:

• Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD)
• Program Housing
• Choice Voucher Program