Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List is Closed as of October 2024. The waiting list was last open in July 2022 and remains closed.

Ayat Elkarib

Analysis by Ayat Elkarib

Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024

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This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Scott County, Minnesota.

The Scott County Community Development Agency (SCDA) 4 and 5-Bedroom Project-Based Voucher waiting list is closed.

The SCDA last accepted applications for this waiting list from July 11, 2022, until July 20, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 6 Person household: $68,050
  • 7 Person household $72,750
  • 8 Person household $77,450
  • 9 Person household $82,150
  • 10 Person household $86,850

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the SCDA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Housing Link public notice on July 13, 2022.

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Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Applicant Preferences

Scott County Community Development Agency has preferences for: Preferences Unconfirmed. Preferences are not required but Section 8 Project-Based Voucher applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Scott County Community Development Agency

Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List is managed by Scott County Community Development Agency.

Scott County Community Development Agency provides affordable housing for up to 465 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Scott County, Minnesota.

What should I do after applying to the Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list that is closed?

You cannot apply for a waiting list that is closed until it is reopened by the housing authority. It is not known when the housing authority will announce the next opening.

For the Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list, how do I apply online?

To apply online, an electronic form must be submitted to the housing authority on the internet. Many online applications require an account to be created to log in, and also a valid email address.

Who has a Section 8 voucher already?

If you are considering applying for a voucher, you may be interested to know who already has a voucher, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who have a Section or project-based voucher issued by Scott County Community Development Agency.

How many renters have a Section 8 voucher with Scott County Community Development Agency?

At the start of 2024, Scott County Community Development Agency was managing 455 Section 8 vouchers. Of the total number of vouchers managed, there were 437 households with a voucher. This represents 96% of the total voucher allotment for Scott County Community Development Agency.

According to HUD, there is a total of 2,383 people living in households with a Section 8 voucher issued by Scott County Community Development Agency, with the average number of people per household being 4.

How long did current Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 households wait for their voucher?

The 437 households with a Section 8 voucher at the start of 2024 waited on average 28 months to receive their voucher. Of those voucher-holding households, 35 got their voucher in the last year. This represents 8 percent of voucher holders with vouchers issued by Scott County Community Development Agency.

Are there any Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 vouchers not issued to renters?

Though Section 8 voucher programs are over-subscribed across the nation with all programs having a waiting list, each month, each housing agency managing vouchers has vouchers that are not issued to renters. This can result from turnover in the program if someone with a voucher buys a home, sees an increase in their income, passes away, or otherwise discontinues the use of their voucher.

The time it takes to transfer voucher funding from one recipient to another can be many months. Managing the Section 8 waiting list, qualifying new voucher holders, and approving new homes or apartments takes time. In addition, in some areas, there is an extreme housing shortage or landlords may refuse to rent to persons using a Section 8 voucher to pay their rent. This results in longer than usual ramp-up times for new voucher holders.

The Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 HCV program that this waiting list covers had 96% of its vouchers utilized by households with 4% unutilized at the start of 2024. This means that 18 Section 8 vouchers out of a total of 455 were in processing at the time HUD reported the data.

How many Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 households have children?

Of the 437 Section 8 voucher-holding households with the Scott County Community Development Agency, 287 have at least one child. There are 68 two-parent households in the Scott County Community Development Agency voucher program, and 218 single-parent households. There were 268 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 households earn?

The average annual household income for Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 Voucher holders is $24,474 The average annual income per person is $6,953 The average voucher holder earns 21% of the local Area Median Income.

Scott County Community Development Agency voucher household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 26 6%
$5,000 - $9,999 31 7%
$10,000 - $14,999 92 21%
$15,000 - $19,999 66 15%
$20,000+ 227 52%

What is the source of income for Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 households?

Of all voucher holders, 214 (47%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 18 (4%) voucher-holding households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 191 (42%) voucher-holding households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 voucher pay for tenants?

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program pays 70% of the cost of rent plus utilities for any household receiving the housing assistance.

For the Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 program, the federal government is providing, on average, $1,551 per month to each household, for an average annual cost of $18,612. The program as a whole is paying landlords $677,787 per month, for an annual economic benefit to landlords of $8,133,444

How much does the average Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the Section 8 tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 HCV programs, the average family expenditure is $656 per month or $7,872 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $286,672 per month, which is $3,440,064 per year.

What is the average rent of a Section 8 apartment or home in the Scott County Community Development Agency program?

The average total rent paid to Section 8 landlords is $2,207 per month which includes payment contributed by both tenant households and the federal government. This is a program-wide rent average across all bedroom size rentals.

What is the average utility cost paid by Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $155 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 homes?

Of the 455 households with a Section 8 voucher, 79 (18%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 122 (28%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 240 (55%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 12% of Housing Choice Voucher recipients are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 households?

68% of Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 HCV program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

Racial/ethnic makeup of Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 tenants
Race Number of Households % of Households
Asian/Pacific Islander 13 3%
Black Non-Hispanic 271 62%
Native American/Alaskan 4 1%
White Non-Hispanic 140 32%
Black Hispanic 4 1%
White Hispanic 9 2%
Other Hispanic 0 0%

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Scott County Community Development Agency Section 8 HCV program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 4 1%
25-50/td> 258 59%
51-61 74 17%
62-84 96 22%
85 or Older 4 1%
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