Update: Read the most current waiting list announcements for the week of August 1, 2022!
Every week, Affordable Housing Online reports on the most current Section 8 waiting list openings in the country for renters in search of low-income housing.
AHO has more details on nationwide affordable housing waiting lists than anywhere else, and regularly reports breaking news about opportunities to apply.
Select the “Learn How To Apply” links below for more information openings in your area of interest — 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
Lane County, OR Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The Homes for Good Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications will be accepted from July 26, 2022 at 9:00 am, until August 9, 2022 at 4:00 pm PT.
Colusa, Nevada, Sutter and Yuba County, CA Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The Regional Housing Authority (RHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications are being accepted from July 11, 2022, until July 28, 2022.
Wausau, WI Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The Wausau Community Development Authority (WCDA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications are being accepted from July 18, 2022 at 8:00 am, until August 5, 2022 at 3:00 pm CT.
Multi-County, MI Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications for Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon and Wexford County will be accepted from August 2, 2022 at 9:00 am, until August 30, 2022 at 3:00 pm ET.
Multi-County, IN Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation (HUEDC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications for Daviess, Dubois, Greene (excludes city limits of Bloomfield, Linton and Jasonville), Lawrence (excludes the city limits of Bedford), Martin, Orange, Pike and Washington County will be accepted from August 15, 2022 at 8:00 am ET, until further notice.
Decatur, IN Section 8 HCV Waiting List
The Decatur Housing Authority (DHA) will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from August 1, 2022 at 8:00 am ET, until further notice.
Other Program Announcements
Please note: These waiting list openings are NOT for the Section 8 HCV program.
Lane County, OR Project-Based Voucher and Public Housing Waiting Lists
The Homes for Good Section 8 Project-Based Voucher and Public Housing waiting list applications for Multiple Properties will be accepted from July 26, 2022 at 9:00 am, until August 9, 2022 at 4:00 pm PT.
Current Section 8 HCV Openings
These waiting list openings were recently announced and are still open for applications, or are opening soon!
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.
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.
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.
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?
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