Affordable Housing Waiting List Alert: July 1, 2024

By Nathan Brunet on July 1st, 2024

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At the start of July, Affordable Housing Online has nine waiting list updates for Section 8, Project-Based Vouchers, Public Housing and more! Today's alert is for low-income rental housing in all regions of the country.

This is your affordable housing waiting list alert for Monday, July 1, 2024:

Waiting Lists Opening July 1

These waiting lists open today after being closed for application submissions for a period of time. Most of these openings are only for a limited time, so don't delay if an opportunity is right for you.

Monterey County, California Section 8 Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) is reopening its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list for the first time since October 2017. Applications will be accepted from July 1, 2024, at 9:00 am until July 12, 2024, at 11:59 pm PT.

Interested applicants can find the income limits on the HACM website. Although preferences have not yet been confirmed, the selection process involves placing 5,000 chosen applicants on the waiting list through a random lottery, according to the order of preferences. To apply, applicants must complete the online application during the open period.

Greater Port Arthur Area, Texas Section 8 Voucher Waiting List

The Port Arthur Housing Authority (PAHA) will start accepting applications for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list on July 1, 2024, and will continue until they receive 1,000 applications. This Section 8 program is also quite large compared to other agencies.

This marks the first time the list has been open since July 2022. Applicants should be aware that this waiting list includes several preferences, such as documentation from a social service agency for homeless applicants and considerations for those who are working or unable to work due to age or disability. Applications must be submitted online during the open period.

Western Piedmont Region, North Carolina Section 8 Voucher Waiting List

Moving eastward, the Western Piedmont Council of Governments Regional Housing Authority (RHA) will begin accepting applications for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list on July 1, 2024, starting at 8:00 am ET, until further notice. This is the first opening since August 2022.

This waiting list has five preferences, including support for families affected by program funding issues, local employment, disabilities, military service, and homelessness. Applicants will be placed on the waiting list based on the date and time their application is received, after sorting preferences. Applications must be completed online during the open period.

Needles, California Section 8 Voucher Waiting List

For another Section 8 opening, the Housing Authority of the City of Needles will accept applications for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list from July 1, 2024, until July 31, 2024.

Income limits can be found on the City of Needles Housing page, and while preferences have not yet been confirmed, the selection process involves placing applicants on the list based on the date and time the application is received.

To apply, individuals can either pick up an application at the City of Needles Housing Authority office or request one to be mailed by contacting the housing authority. Completed applications can then be mailed or hand-delivered back to the office.

North Bay Area, California Section 8 Voucher Waiting List

Nearby, the Sonoma County Housing Authority (SCHA) will open its Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 3-Bedroom apartments at several properties. Applications will be accepted from July 1, 2024, at 12:00 am until July 31, 2024, at 11:59 pm PT.

The properties include Alta Madrone Apartments, Fetters Apartments, Logan Place, Crossroads Apartments, Fife Creek Commons, Windsor Redwoods Apartments, and The Randall Apartments.

Income limits are available on the SCHA website, and the waiting list includes a specific number of preferences. Applicants will be placed on the list according to the order of preferences. Applications can be completed online or in person at the SCHA office during business hours.

Riverdale, Illinois Low-Income Apartment Waiting Lists

The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) will open its Senior Public Housing and Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 2-Bedroom apartments at Riverdale Apartments. This opportunity will be available from July 1, 2024, at 10:00 am until July 15, 2024, at 10:00 am CT.

Riverdale Apartments offers 2-Bedroom units for those aged 50 and above. Applicants must meet specific income qualifications, with maximum income limits set at $71,760 for a two-person household and $80,720 for a three-person household.

The selection process will prioritize applicants based on the date and time of their application and includes a specific number of preferences. To apply, individuals must complete an online application during the open period.

Rock Island, Illinois Rental Housing Support Program Waiting List

In another part of the state, the Rock Island Housing Authority (RIHA) will start accepting applications for its Rental Housing Support Program for 1-Bedroom apartments starting July 1, 2024, at 8:00 am CT.

This list will remain open until further notice. The specifics of the selection process and preferences have yet to be confirmed. Interested applicants are encouraged to complete an online application as soon as possible.

Phillipsburg, New Jersey Public Housing Waiting List

For the final update, the Phillipsburg Housing Authority (PHA) will start accepting applications for its Public Housing waiting list for 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom apartments.

This process will begin on July 1, 2024, and continue until 50 applications have been received for the 2 and 3-bedroom units and 25 applications for the 4-bedroom units. Preferences have yet to be confirmed, but selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list based on the date and time their application is received. Applications must be completed online while the waitlist is open.


Waiting Lists Closing July 1

These waiting lists opened on a previous day, and are scheduled to close today. Even though a number of applications have already been submitted, it is still possible to qualify for these waiting lists.

There are no affordable housing waiting lists closing July 1, 2024.


Waiting Lists Announced July 1

These waiting lists were just discovered by our housing experts, and are either open now or will open soon. Make sure you get everything you need to know to apply during the opening period.

There are no affordable housing waiting lists announced on July 1, 2024.


What This Means for Renters

Our daily alerts track the biggest waiting lists in the country, so you don't have to. Remember, you do not have to live in the area to apply to most waiting lists. So, it's important to know about any new housing opportunity, no matter where it is.

If you are looking for affordable housing in these areas, go to the waiting list links above to get everything you need to know to apply. Jump to Top

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