Analysis by Nathan Brunet
Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024
The Rockland County Department of Social Services (RCDSS) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for two weeks from October until November, 2018. 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.
This waiting list had the following preferences: Veterans.
1,000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit RCDSS website here, or call the office at (845) 364-3330.
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Rockland County, New York has preferences for: Elderly, Displaced by Natural Disaster, Displaced by Government Action, Disabled. Preferences are not required but Section 8 Voucher applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.
Rockland County, New York Section 8 Voucher Waiting List is managed by Rockland County Department of Social Services.
Rockland County Department of Social Services provides affordable housing for up to 1,009 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.
This housing agency serves Rockland County and Nyack, New York.
Know your rights as a Section 8 tenant.
In many areas, private landlords with an available unit can refuse interested tenants who have a Section 8 voucher. Check your local laws.Sabrina Roberts says:
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