Update: Read the most current waiting list announcements for the week of July 25, 2022 here.
Every week, Affordable Housing Online highlights the most current Section 8 waiting list opportunities in the country.
To apply for an open Section 8 HCV waiting list, select the “Learn How To Apply” link for each opening below. AHO is the only resource with all the details needed to apply to rental assistance waiting lists nationwide; including applications, preferences, and service areas.
Note: Applicants do not need to live in the area to apply to most waiting lists.
New Waiting List Announcements
Erie County, NY Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications will be accepted from July 18, 2022 at 9:00 am, until July 22, 2022 at 5:00 pm ET.
Berkeley, CA Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The City of Berkeley Housing Authority (BHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications will be accepted from July 19, 2022 at 6:00 am, until July 26, 2022 at 5:00 pm PT.
Miami Beach, FL Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach (HACMB) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications will be accepted from July 25, 2022 at 9:00 am, until July 28, 2022 at 4:00 pm ET.
Multi-County, TN Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The Kingsport Housing And Redevelopment Authority (KHRA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from September 1, 2020, until August 1, 2022. The close date was recently announced.
Other Program Announcements
Please note: These waiting list openings are NOT for the Section 8 HCV program.
Savannah, GA Public Housing Waiting List
The Housing Authority of Savannah (HAS) will accept Public Housing waiting list applications for 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom apartments from July 25, 2022 at 8:00 am, until July 26, 2022 at 4:30 pm ET.
Current Section 8 HCV Openings
These waiting list openings were recently announced and are still open for applications, or are opening soon!
Baldwin Park Area, CA Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The Baldwin Park Housing Authority (BPHA) will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from July 11, 2022 at 8:00 am, until July 18, 2022 at 5:00 pm PT.
Multi-County, MI Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications for Alger, Baraga, Cass, Chippewa, Clare, Delta, Dickinson, Gladwin, Gogebic, Gratiot, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Lake, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Mecosta, Menominee, Oceana, Ontonagon, Osceola, Sanilac and Schoolcraft County will be accepted from June 28, 2022 at 9:00 am, until July 26, 2022 at 3:00 pm ET.
Fort Wayne, IN Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The Fort Wayne Housing Authority (FWHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications will be accepted from June 29, 2022 at 8:00 am ET, until further notice.
Okanogan County, WA Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The Housing Authority of Okanogan County (HAOC) will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from July 5, 2022 at 8:00 am, until September 8, 2022 at 4:00 pm PT.
Palm Beach County, FL Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The Palm Beach County Housing Authority will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from June 6, 2022 at 9:00 am ET, until further notice.
Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba County, NC Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The Western Piedmont Council of Governments Regional Housing Authority will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from July 1, 2022, until further notice.
Find More Affordable Housing Opportunities
If there isn’t an opening in your area, there are many other waiting lists that are open now or opening soon in nearby areas. You can apply to waiting lists in different areas of the country.
What is Section 8?
Applying for federally-assisted affordable housing can feel overwhelming at times. Being familiar with the different housing programs — and their requirements and qualifications — will make it easier to apply.
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