By Nathan Brunet on July 5th, 2024
There are six waiting lists for low-income housing that open across the country after the holiday weekend!
Waiting lists are opening for affordable rental housing almost every day next week. These waiting lists will be open for Section 8 and Project-Based Vouchers.
These are the waiting lists opening between July 8–12, 2024:
Greater Choanoke Area, North Carolina Section 8 Voucher Waiting List
Starting on the east coast, the Choanoke Area Development Association of NC Inc. (CADA) will be opening the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list for Bertie and Hertford County starting on July 8, 2024.
This marks the first reopening since July 2023, and applications will be accepted until 400 submissions are received. The specific preferences for this waiting list are yet to be confirmed, and the selection process remains unknown. Interested applicants must complete the online application while the list is open.
Get Ready to Apply for the Greater Choanoke Area, NC Section 8 Waiting List
Plymouth, Minnesota Section 8 Voucher Waiting List
On Tuesday, the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (PHRA) will be accepting applications for their Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list from July 9 at 9:00 am, until July 11, 2024, at 4:30 pm CT.
This waiting list includes five preferences, and 500 applicants will be randomly selected by lottery, adhering to these preferences. Applications are to be completed online.
Get Ready to Apply for the Plymouth, MN Section 8 Waiting List
Galveston, Texas Project-Based Voucher Waiting List
Also on this day, the Galveston Housing Authority (GHA) will open its Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for 2 and 4-bedroom apartments from July 9 at 9:00 am until July 11, 2024, at 6:00 pm CT.
While the preferences for this waiting list have not been confirmed yet, applicants should be prepared for the chance that they may be applied. The exact method of how applicants will be placed on the waiting list is currently unknown, as well. Interested applicants must complete the online application within the given timeframe.
Get Ready to Apply for the Galveston, TX Project-Based Voucher Waiting List
Nash and Edgecombe County, North Carolina Section 8 Waiting List
Moving to Wednesday, Nash-Edgecombe Wilson Community Action, Inc. (NEWCA) will open its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list for Nash and Edgecombe County on July 10, 2024, at 9:00 am ET, until 500 applications have been received.
The preferences for this list have not yet been confirmed, and the selection process is also unknown. Applicants are required to complete the online application available on the NEWCA website during the open period.
Get Ready to Apply for the Nash and Edgecombe County, NC Section 8 Waiting List
Englewood, New Jersey Section 8 Waiting List
Additionally, the Englewood Housing Authority (EHA) will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from July 10 at 8:30 am, until July 24, 2024, at 4:00 pm ET. This is the first reopening since July 2023.
There is one preference for this waiting list, and 300 applicants will be randomly selected. Applications must be submitted online.
Get Ready to Apply for the Englewood, NJ Section 8 Waiting List
Greater Lansing Area, Michigan Section 8 Waiting List
Lastly for this week, the Lansing Housing Commission (LHC) will open its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list from July 11 at 12:01 am, until July 17, 2024, at 11:59 pm ET. This is the first reopening since November 2023.
This waiting list is for Section 8 HCV rental housing assistance in Lansing, East Lansing, Holt, Dimondale, Potterville, Charlotte, Mason, Grand Ledge, Parts of DeWitt and Williamston, Michigan.
The waiting list includes one preference, and 500 applicants will be chosen by random lottery according to these preferences. Applications must be completed online through the LHC website.
Get Ready to Apply for the Greater Lansing Area, MI Section 8 Waiting List
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.
These waiting lists are for low-income rental housing in:
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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