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New Section 8 Waiting List Openings: Sept. 18, 2023

A senior couple smiles while standing in their new home as the woman holds the key in her right hand, and the man holds his face close to hers.

There are three (3) new waiting lists for low-income housing announced by Affordable Housing Online this week — including one Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher opening, and two opportunities for Public Housing apartments!

Before applying, renters can save valuable time by knowing all of the important details about a waiting list, including the eligibility requirements, preferences, and more.

Affordable Housing Online is the only website that helps renters cut time in their search for low-income housing by getting the information that’s need to apply.

These are the latest areas in the U.S. that have an opportunity for low-income rental assistance:

Note: Applicants do not need to live in the area to apply to most waiting lists. Once a waiting list closes, it may stay closed for many years.

New Section 8 Announcements

Russell and Tazewell County, Virginia Section 8 Waitlist Opens Soon

Clinch Valley Community Action (CVCA) will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications for one day only on September 27, 2023.

Get ready to apply for the Clinch Valley Community Action waiting list.

Other Waitlist Announcements

These waiting list openings are for other low-income rental assistance programs — They are not for the Section 8 HCV program.

Kent County, Michigan Public Housing Waitlist Opens Thursday

The Wyoming Housing Commission (WHC) will accept Public Housing waiting list applications from September 21, until September 24, 2023.

Get ready to apply for the Wyoming Housing Commission waiting list.


Washington County, Oregon Public Housing Waitlist Opens Wednesday

The Housing Authority of Washington County (HAWC) will accept Public Housing waiting list applications for 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments from September 20, until September 26, 2023.

Get more information about the Housing Authority of Washington County waiting list.

If you missed last week’s announcements, waitlists that are still open are listed below ⬇️

Previous Announcements

Note: These waiting lists were announced in a previous week, and are still open.

Orange County, California Section 8 Waitlist Opens Today

The Orange County Housing Authority will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher applications from September 18, until September 29, 2023.

Apply for the Orange County Housing Authority waiting list.


Baltimore, Maryland Section 8 Waitlist Opens In October

The Housing Authority of Baltimore City will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from October 2, until October 13, 2023.

Get ready to apply for the Housing Authority of Baltimore City waiting list.


Whatcom County, Washington Section 8 Waitlist Opens Today

The Bellingham & Whatcom County Housing Authorities will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from September 18, until September 22, 2023.

Apply for the Bellingham Housing Authority waiting list.


Vermillion County, Illinois Section 8 Waiting List Open Today

The Vermilion Housing Authority will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from September 18, until September 19, 2023.

Apply for the Vermilion Housing Authority waiting list.


Okanogan County, Washington Waitlist Opens Today

The Housing Authority of Okanogan County will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from September 18, until December 18, 2023.

Apply for the Housing Authority of Okanogan County waiting list.


St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana Waitlist Opens In October

The St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlist applications from October 2, until October 16, 2023.

Get ready to apply for the St. John the Baptist Parish Housing Authority waiting list.


Sonoma County, California Section 8 Waitlist Opens In October

The Sonoma County Housing Authority will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from October 1, until October 31, 2023.

Get ready to apply for the Sonoma County Housing Authority waiting list.


Hernando County, Florida Section 8 Waitlist Opens In October

The Hernando County Housing Authority will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from October 2, until October 4, 2023.

Get ready to apply for the Hernando County Housing Authority waiting list.


Cherokee County, Texas Section 8 Waitlist Opens Through September

The Jacksonville Housing Authority will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from September 4, until September 30, 2023.

Apply to the Jacksonville Housing Authority waiting list.


Poughkeepsie, New York Section 8 Waitlist Opens For A Limited Time

The City of Poughkeepsie Section 8 HCV Office will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from September 13, until October 4, 2023.

Apply for the City of Poughkeepsie Section 8 HCV Office waiting list.


Phoenix, Arizona Section 8 Waitlist Opens For A Limited Time

The City of Phoenix Housing Department will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from September 12, until September 26, 2023.

Apply for the City of Phoenix Housing Department waiting list.


City and County of Denver, Colorado Section 8 Waitlist Closes Friday

The Denver Housing Authority will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from September 21, until September 22, 2023.

Apply for the Denver Housing Authority waiting list.


Arlington, Virginia Section 8 Waitlist Closes Saturday

The Arlington County Department of Human Services will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from September 13, until September 23, 2023.

Apply for the Arlington County Department of Human Services waiting list.


Kent and Ottawa County, Michigan Section 8 Waitlist Opens in October

The Grand Rapids Housing Commission will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list application from October 23, until October 27, 2023.

Get ready to apply for the Grand Rapids Housing Commission waiting list.


Cherokee County, Texas Section 8 Waitlist Opens For A Limited Time

The Jacksonville Housing Authority will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from September 4, until September 30, 2023.

Apply for the Jacksonville Housing Authority waiting list.


Brighton, Colorado Section 8 Waitlist Opens Soon

The Brighton Housing Authority will accept Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from September 26, until September 28, 2023.

Get ready to apply for the Brighton Housing Authority waiting list.

If there isn’t a new opening in your area, check below for other openings for housing assistance: ⬇️

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