Low-Income Housing Waiting Lists Open June 3-7, 2024

By Nathan Brunet on May 31st, 2024

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There are 13 waiting lists for low-income housing that open across the country next week!

Waiting lists are opening on three separate days next week — starting with the largest opening we've ever covered. The types of waiting lists that will be open are for Section 8 Vouchers, Project-Based Vouchers, Public Housing, and more.

These are the waiting lists opening between June 3-7, 2024:

Monday Openings (June 3, 2024)

New York City Section 8 Voucher Waiting List

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from June 3, 2024 at 12:00 am, until June 9, 2024 at 11:59 pm ET. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since it closed in December, 2009.

Monmouth County, New Jersey Section 8 Voucher Waiting List

The Monmouth County Public Housing Agency (MCPHA) will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from June 3, 2024, until June 7, 2024. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since it closed in June, 2019.

DeKalb County, Illinois Section 8 Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb (HACD) will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from June 3, 2024, until 2,500 applications are received.

Rice County, Minnesota Limited Section 8 Voucher Waiting List

The Rice County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (RCHRA) will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications on a limited basis from June 3, 2024 at 8:00 am, until August 2, 2024 at 4:30 pm CT. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since it closed in June, 2022.

Richmond, California Project-Based Voucher Waiting Lists

The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa (HACCC) will accept Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for Multiple Apartments from June 3, 2024 at 10:00 am, until June 27, 2024 at 4:00 pm PT.

In addition, the HACCC will accept Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for Multiple Apartments from June 3, 2024 at 10:00 am, until June 27, 2024 at 4:00 pm PT.

Novato, California Senior Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Marin Housing Authority (MHA) will accept Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Warner Creek Senior Housing from June 3, 2024 at 10:00 am, until June 17, 2024 at 11:59 pm PT.

Chelsea, Massachusetts Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) will accept Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom Apartments at Carter Heights Apartments from June 3, 2024, until further notice.

Prichard, Alabama Public Housing Waiting List

The Prichard Housing Authority (PHA) will accept Public Housing waiting list applications for 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Apartments from June 3, 2024 at 8:00 am, until June 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm CT.

Prichard, Alabama Rental Assistance Demonstration Waiting List

The Prichard Housing Authority (PHA) will also accept Section 8 Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) waiting list applications for 3-Bedroom Apartments from June 3, 2024 at 8:00 am, until June 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm CT.

Chelsea, Massachusetts Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Chelsea Housing Authority (CHA) will accept Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom Apartments at Carter Heights Apartments from June 3, 2024, until further notice.

Tuesday Openings (June 4, 2024)

San Rafael, California Senior Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Marin Housing Authority (MHA) will accept Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Maria B. Freitas Senior Community from June 4, 2024, until August 6, 2024.

Wednesday Openings (June 5, 2024)

Bellingham, Washington Project-Based Voucher Waiting Lists

The Bellingham Whatcom County Housing Authorities (BWCHA) will accept Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at the City of Bellingham and Varsity Village Apartments from June 6, 2024 at 10:00 am PT, until further notice.

Thursday Openings (June 6, 2024)

There are no new waiting list openings next Thursday.

Friday Openings (June 7, 2024)

There are no new waiting list openings next Friday.

What This Means for Renters

We bring you this summary every week to help make it easier to apply when the waiting list opens. 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.

This week's waiting lists are for low-income housing in:

  • New York City, New York
  • Monmouth County, New Jersey
  • Richmond, California
  • San Rafael, California
  • Novato, California
  • DeKalb County, Illinois
  • Bellingham, Washington
  • Rice County, Minnesota
  • Chelsea, Massachusetts
  • Prichard, Alabama

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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