By Nathan Brunet on June 28th, 2024
There are nine waiting lists for low-income housing that open across the country in the first week of July!
With the Fourth of July holiday nearing, waiting lists are opening for affordable rental housing on Monday only. These waiting lists will be open for Section 8 Vouchers, Project-Based Vouchers, Public Housing, and more.
These are the waiting lists opening between July 1–5, 2024:
Monterey County, California Section 8 Voucher Waiting List
Starting off with a large Section 8 program, the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey (HACM) is opening 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 income limits on the HACM website. Although preferences have not yet been confirmed, the selection process involves placing 5,000 selected applicants on the waiting list by random lottery, according to the order of preferences. To apply, applicants must complete the online application during the open period.
Get Ready to Apply for the Monterey County, CA Section 8 Waiting List
Greater Port Arthur Area, Texas Section 8 Voucher Waiting List
The Port Arthur Housing Authority (PAHA) will also accept applications for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list from July 1, 2024, until it has received 1,000 applications. The Section 8 program size for this housing authority is large, as well, compared to other agencies.
This is the first time the list has been open since July 2022. Applicants should note that this waiting list includes several preferences, such as documentation from a social service agency for homeless applicants and considerations for those working or unable to work due to age or disability. Applications must be submitted online while the list is open.
Get Ready to Apply for the Greater Port Arthur Area, TX Section 8 Waiting List
Western Piedmont Region, North Carolina Section 8 Voucher Waiting List
Moving northeast, 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 marks 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 are to be completed online during the open period.
Get Ready to Apply for the Western Piedmont Region, NC Section 8 Waiting List
Needles, California Section 8 Voucher Waiting List
For one last 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 are available on the City of Needles Housing page, and while preferences have not yet been confirmed, the selection process involves placing applicants on the list by 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 housing authority. Completed applications can then be mailed or hand-delivered back to the office.
Get Ready to Apply for the Needles, CA Section 8 Waiting List
North Bay Area, California Section 8 Voucher Waiting List
Staying on the west coast, the Sonoma County Housing Authority (SCHA) will open its Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 3-Bedroom apartments at multiple 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 set number of preferences. Applicants will be placed on the list by the order of preferences. Applications can be completed online or in person at the SCHA office during business hours.
Get Ready to Apply for the North Bay Area, CA Project-Based Voucher Waiting List
Riverdale, Illinois Low-Income Apartment Waiting Lists
The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) is opening 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 include a set number of preferences. To apply, individuals must complete an online application during the open period.
Get Ready to Apply for the Riverdale, IL Senior Public Housing Waiting List
Get Ready to Apply for the Riverdale, IL Senior Project-Based Voucher Waiting List
Rock Island, Illinois Rental Housing Support Program Waiting List
In a different part of the state, the Rock Island Housing Authority (RIHA) will begin 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.
Get Ready to Apply for the Rock Island, IL Rental Housing Support Program Waiting List
Phillipsburg, New Jersey Public housing Waiting List
Lastly, the Phillipsburg Housing Authority (PHA) will accept 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 they receive 50 applications 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 by the date and time their application is received. Applications must be completed online while the waitlist is open.
Get Ready to Apply for the Phillipsburg, NJ Public Housing Waiting List
There are no new low-income housing waiting list openings next Tuesday.
There are no new low-income housing waiting list openings next Wednesday.
There are no new low-income housing waiting list openings on Independence Day.
There are no new low-income housing waiting list openings next Friday.
We bring you this summary every week to help make it easier to apply when any of these waiting lists open. Preparing early for an upcoming opening may help you get housing over others.
Remember, you don't need to live in the area to apply to most waiting lists. Use the time you have before these waiting lists open to plan where and when you want to apply.
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