Housing Wait List Recap: May 17, 2021

This week’s recap highlights Section 8, Public Housing, and other affordable housing waiting lists that have been recently announced for the week of May 17, 2021.

If you are struggling to pay rent during the coronavirus pandemic, information on local COVID-19 Rental Assistance programs can be found here.

New Waiting List Announcements

New York City, NY Section 8 HCV Waiting List

The New York State Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications will be accepted from May 17, 2021 at 9:00 am, until May 28, 2021 at 11:59 pm ET.


Sandusky County, OH Section 8 HCV Waiting List

The Sandusky Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications are being accepted from May 17, 2021 at 8:00 am, until June 17, 2021 at 4:30 pm ET.


Spartanburg County, SC Limited Section 8 HCV Waiting List

The Spartanburg Housing Authority (SHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications are being accepted on a limited basis by appointment only from May 17, 2021, until further notice.


COVID-19 Rental Assistance Programs

To help renters who are struggling to pay rent during the coronavirus pandemic, several cities, counties, and states have created emergency rental assistance programs for their residents with stimulus funds. The application period for many local programs are currently open as of May, 2021.

Learn How to Apply to Local COVID-19 Rental Assistance Programs


In addition to openings features on this page, you can find information on how to apply to nearly 2,500 open waiting lists nationwide: