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Housing Waiting List News for January, 24th 2020
The City of Chandler Housing and Redevelopment Division (CCHRD) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications will be accepted from January 27, 2020 at 8:00 am, until February 10, 2020 at 12:00 pm MT.
Hernando County, FL Section 8 HCV Waiting List
Opens on January 29th, 2020
The Hernando County Housing Authority (HCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications will be accepted from January 29, 2020 at 8:00 am, until January 31, 2020 at 11:59 pm ET.
Lynchburg, VA Public Housing Waiting List
Opens on January 28th, 2020
The Lynchburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority (LRHA) waiting list applications for 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing apartments will be accepted from January 28, 2020 at 9:00 am ET, until further notice.
Maui County, HI Section 8 HCV Waiting List
Opens on January 27th, 2020
The County of Maui Housing Division (CMHD) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications will be accepted from January 27, 2020 at 8:30 am, until February 17, 2020 at 11:59 pm HAST.
City of Dallas; and Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman, Rockwall, and Tarrant County, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List
Open since January 21st, 2020
The Dallas Housing Authority (DHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications will be accepted from January 21, 2020 at 9:00 am CT, until further notice. This opening also includes the Walker Settlement Voucher Program and the Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Yakima and Kittitas County, WA Section 8 HCV Waiting List
Open until January 31st, 2020
The Yakima Housing Authority (YHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications are being accepted from January 1, 2020 at 12:00 am, until January 31, 2020 at 11:59 pm PT.
Jeffersonville, IN Section 8 HCV and Public Housing Waiting List
Open until February 7th, 2020
The Jeffersonville Housing Authority (JHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications are being accepted from January 6, 2020 at 9:00 am, until February 7, 2020 at 4:00 pm ET. Also, JHA waiting list applications for Public Housing apartments are being accepted from January 6, 2020 at 9:00 am, until March 31, 2020 at 4:00 pm ET.
Taylor, MI Section 8 HCV Waiting List
Open until January 31st, 2020
The Taylor Housing Commission (THC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications will be accepted from January 15, 2020, until January 31, 2020.
The Housing Authority of the City of East Orange (EOHA) waiting list applications for Near-Elderly (55+) or Disabled Public Housing apartments at Concord Tower and Vista Village are being accepted from December 27, 2019 at 9:00 am, until 500 pre-applications for Concord Towers and 800 pre-applications for Vista Village have been accepted.
Erie County, OH 3-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List
Open until January 31st, 2020
The Erie Metropolitan Housing Authority (EMHA) waiting list applications for 3-Bedroom Public Housing apartments will be accepted from January 2, 2020 at 9:00 am, until January 31, 2020 at 4:00 pm ET.
Cherokee County, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List
Open until December 8th, 2020
The Rusk Housing Authority (RHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications will be accepted from January 13, 2020 at 9:00 am, until April 8, 2020 at 12:00 pm CT.
Thurston County, WA Section 8 HCV; Section 8 PBV; and Moderate Rehabilitation Waiting Lists
Open until January 29th, 2020
The Housing Authority of Thurston County (HATC) waiting lists applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program; Section 8 Project-Based Voucher apartments at Krislen Apartments, Homes First Scattered-Site Units, and Evergreen Vista Apartments; and Moderate Rehabilitation apartments at Martin Terrace Apartments will be accepted from January 15, 2020 at 12:01 am, until January 29, 2020 at 11:59 pm PT. According to the HATC public notice, Krislen Apartments only serves, "singles or couples who are elderly or have a developmental disability."
Hickory, NC Section 8 HCV Waiting List
Open until February 28th, 2020
The City of Hickory Public Housing Authority (CHPHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications will be accepted on Tuesdays and Thursdays only from December 10, 2019 at 9:00 am, until February 28, 2020 at 4:00 pm ET.
Friday's Top FAQs
Featured Does HUD help in emergency cases for housing?
No, HUD affordable housing programs are not emergency housing programs, and due to high demand, it is not rare to be on a waiting list for several years.
Generally, large metropolitan areas h Read The Full Answer
Featured What is Section 8?
Section 8 is a federally funded rental assistance program that pays private landlords the difference between what a low-income household can afford and the fair market rent.
Section 8 may ref Read The Full Answer
Featured How do I apply for affordable housing assistance?
Depending on the housing program you apply to, applications for an open waiting list will be available from the area's housing authority, or by an affordable apartment community's managemen Read The Full Answer
Featured In what areas can you live for Section 8?
While you may apply anywhere in the country, you must live within the jurisdiction of the housing authority providing assistance once you have been notified that you may begin to receive rental ass Read The Full Answer
Featured How can I find out the area the housing authority serves?
You can find out the area the housing authority serves on its Annual Plan, on Affordable Housing Online, and sometimes on the housing authority's website. You can also call the housing authorit Read The Full Answer
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