8 Section 8 Waiting Lists Open Now
There are 8 waiting lists open now, but closing soon, in North Carolina, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, Washington, New York, and Louisiana. 3 of the 8 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba County, NC Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until August 15th, 2022 | Yes |
| Multi-County, IN Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until August 26th, 2022 | Yes |
| Multi-County, MI Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until August 30th, 2022 | Yes |
| McDonough County, IL Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until August 30th, 2022 | No |
| Kandiyohi County, MN Limited Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until August 31st, 2022 | No |
| Okanogan County, WA Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until September 8th, 2022 | No |
| Referral Only New York City, New York | Open until June 8th, 2030 | No |
| Thibodaux, LA Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until Application Limit is reached | No |
6 Section 8 Waiting Lists Opening Soon
There are waiting lists opening soon in Indiana, Virginia, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Wisconsin. 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. 6 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-County, IN Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on August 15th, 2022 | Yes |
| Roanoke, VA Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on August 15th, 2022 | Yes |
| Bernalillo County, NM Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on August 16th, 2022 | Yes |
| Mesa, AZ Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on August 17th, 2022 | Yes |
| Yolo County, CA Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on August 22nd, 2022 | Yes |
| Kenosha, WI Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on August 24th, 2022 | Yes |
6 Waiting Lists Recently Opened Until Further Notice
There are waiting lists in Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. that are open now until further notice.
5 of the 6 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IN Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since August 1st, 2022 | Yes |
| Dubuque, IA Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since July 12th, 2022 | Yes |
| Fort Wayne, IN Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since June 29th, 2022 | Yes |
| Rice County, MN Limited Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since April 29th, 2022 | Yes |
| Bucks County, PA Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since March 14th, 2022 | No |
| Campbell and Pendleton County, KY Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since February 14th, 2022 | Yes |
All Open Waiting Lists By State
| State | Open / Opening Soon |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 11 |
| Alaska | 10 |
| Arizona | 4 |
| Arkansas | 19 |
| California | 19 |
| Colorado | 6 |
| Connecticut | 1 |
| Florida | 5 |
| Hawaii | 1 |
| Idaho | 2 |
| Illinois | 15 |
| Indiana | 9 |
| Iowa | 16 |
| Kansas | 8 |
| Kentucky | 20 |
| Louisiana | 8 |
| Maine | 1 |
| Maryland | 3 |
| Massachusetts | 3 |
| Michigan | 10 |
| Minnesota | 14 |
| Mississippi | 2 |
| Missouri | 22 |
| Montana | 5 |
| Nebraska | 11 |
| New Hampshire | 12 |
| New Jersey | 2 |
| New Mexico | 6 |
| New York | 23 |
| North Carolina | 7 |
| North Dakota | 19 |
| Ohio | 17 |
| Oklahoma | 15 |
| Oregon | 13 |
| Pennsylvania | 29 |
| Puerto Rico | 3 |
| Rhode Island | 1 |
| South Carolina | 7 |
| South Dakota | 9 |
| Tennessee | 11 |
| Texas | 31 |
| Utah | 8 |
| Vermont | 8 |
| Virgin Islands | 1 |
| Virginia | 5 |
| Washington | 8 |
| West Virginia | 9 |
| Wisconsin | 19 |
| 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
Keep Learning
- Understand affordable housing terms and definitions with the glossary.
- Common concerns and frequently asked questions about Section 8 housing.
- Housing Scam awareness information made in partnership with HAI Group.
- Learn which state and local governments treat Housing Choice Vouchers as a protected source of income
