12 Section 8 Waiting Lists Open Now
There are 12 waiting lists open now, but closing soon, in Arizona, Florida, Washington, Indiana, Alaska, Michigan, Hawaii, Texas, New York, Maryland, and Illinois. 8 of the 12 waiting lists open now have applications available online. Apply using a compatible computer or mobile device from anywhere with Internet access.
Choose a waiting list below to learn more about the application process and other affordable housing opportunities.
| Waiting List | Status | Online Application? |
|---|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until April 13th, 2021 | No |
| Palatka, Florida Mainstream | Open until April 15th, 2021 | Yes |
| Snohomish County, Washington Limited | Open until April 15th, 2021 | Yes |
| Multi-County, Indiana Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until April 16th, 2021 | Yes |
| Anchorage, AK Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until April 30th, 2021 | Yes |
| Montclam County, Michigan | Open until April 30th, 2021 | No |
| Hawaii County, HI Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until April 30th, 2021 | Yes |
| Henderson County, Texas | Open until May 31st, 2021 | No |
| El Paso, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until June 30th, 2021 | Yes |
| Referral Only The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island, New York | Open until June 8th, 2030 | No |
| Hagerstown, Maryland Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until Application Limit is reached | Yes |
| DeKalb County, IL Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until Application Limit is reached | Yes |
6 Section 8 Waiting Lists Opening Soon
There are waiting lists opening soon in Texas, Connecticut, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Choose a waiting list below to learn more about the application process and other affordable housing opportunities.
There are 6 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Waiting Lists that will open soon. 5 of the 6 waiting lists opening soon have applications available online. Apply using a compatible computer or mobile device from anywhere with Internet access.
| Waiting List | Status | Online Application? |
|---|---|---|
| Pharr, TX Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on April 12th, 2021 | Yes |
| Windsor, Connecticut | Opens on April 19th, 2021 | No |
| Jonesboro and Clayton County, GA Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on April 19th, 2021 | Yes |
| West Allis, WI Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on April 28th, 2021 | Yes |
| Mainstream | Opens on May 4th, 2021 | Yes |
| Dupage County, IL Section 8 Mainstream HCV Waiting List | Opens on May 4th, 2021 | Yes |
5 Waiting Lists Recently Opened Until Further Notice
There are waiting lists in North Carolina, New York, Washington, and Ohio. that are open now until further notice.
4 of the 5 of these waiting lists have applications available online. Apply using a compatible computer or mobile device from anywhere with Internet access.
| Waiting List | Status | Online Application? |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort County, NC Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since April 1st, 2021 | Yes |
| Auburn, NY Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since February 17th, 2021 | No |
| Okanogan County, WA Mainstream Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since January 11th, 2021 | Yes |
| Cuyahoga County, OH Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since November 9th, 2020 | Yes |
| Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH Mainstream Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since October 28th, 2020 | Yes |
All Open Waiting Lists By State
| State | Open / Opening Soon |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 11 |
| Alaska | 11 |
| Arizona | 4 |
| Arkansas | 19 |
| California | 17 |
| Colorado | 5 |
| Connecticut | 2 |
| Delaware | 1 |
| Florida | 7 |
| Georgia | 1 |
| Hawaii | 2 |
| Idaho | 2 |
| Illinois | 15 |
| Indiana | 7 |
| Iowa | 15 |
| Kansas | 8 |
| Kentucky | 19 |
| Louisiana | 6 |
| Maine | 1 |
| Maryland | 5 |
| Massachusetts | 5 |
| Michigan | 9 |
| Minnesota | 9 |
| Mississippi | 1 |
| Missouri | 22 |
| Montana | 5 |
| Nebraska | 11 |
| New Hampshire | 12 |
| New Jersey | 2 |
| New Mexico | 6 |
| New York | 22 |
| North Carolina | 8 |
| North Dakota | 16 |
| Ohio | 21 |
| Oklahoma | 15 |
| Oregon | 13 |
| Pennsylvania | 25 |
| Puerto Rico | 3 |
| Rhode Island | 1 |
| South Carolina | 8 |
| South Dakota | 9 |
| Tennessee | 13 |
| Texas | 31 |
| Utah | 9 |
| Vermont | 7 |
| Virgin Islands | 1 |
| Virginia | 5 |
| Washington | 8 |
| West Virginia | 9 |
| Wisconsin | 16 |
| Wyoming | 3 |
Important Terms & Definitions
- Opening Soon: The waiting list has a set open date in the future. Once open, the housing authority will begin accepting applications for the waiting list.
- Open Now: The waiting list is currently open until the set close date in the future. The housing authority will accept applications for the waiting list until it closes.
- Open Until Further Notice: The waiting list is currently open until an unknown date in the future. The housing authority will accept applications for the waiting list until it closes.
- Open Until Application Limit: The waiting list is currently open until a set number of applications have been submitted.
- Public Housing Authority: The federal housing agency that manages the waiting list.
- Waiting List: The list of applicants who meet the basic program eligibility requirements, and have been selected as a potential tenant.
- Application: The form submitted to the housing authority to determine basic program eligibility.
- Preferences: Priority placement is given to applicants who qualify for a specific preference category. The most common preferences are those for the elderly, disabled, or homeless households. preferences
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