Section 8 Housing Waiting List Openings And Applications
as of December 5, 2023

Section 8 waiting lists are open across the country, offering opportunities for individuals and families seeking affordable housing. At present, applicants may submit their Section 8 HCV applications to a total of 487 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list openings.

The waiting lists have specific dates for application submissions, ranging from immediate availability to openings in the near future. Each state may also have a number of waiting lists that remain open indefinitely, allowing applications year-round. Waits are often long in large cities and metropolitan areas, but rural and regional housing agencies may have shorter wait times for applicants who qualify.

Affordable Housing Online assists renters in their search by tracking these openings nationwide and providing crucial information needed for the application process. Potential applicants are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities and apply immediately to secure their spot on the waiting lists.

Section 8 Waiting Lists Open Now and Opening Soon

City of St. Cloud; and the Counties of Benton, Sherburne and Wright, Minnesota Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Opens Until December 8, 2023

The St. Cloud Housing and Redevelopment Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list has been open for applications since December 4, 2023.

Thurston County, Washington Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Opens Until December 10, 2023

The Housing Authority of Thurston County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list has been open for applications since November 27, 2023.

Okanogan County, Washington Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Opens Until December 18, 2023

The Housing Authority of Okanogan County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list has been open for applications since September 18, 2023.

Cherokee County, Texas Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Opens Until December 31, 2023

The Alto Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list has been open for applications since September 1, 2023.

Wayne, Holmes, and Ashland County, Ohio Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Opens Until January 31, 2024

The Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list has been open for applications since November 1, 2023.

Referral Only New York City, New York Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Opens Until June 8, 2030

The New York City Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list has been open for applications since June 8, 2020.

Bossier Parish, Louisiana Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Opens on December 5, 2023

The Bossier Parish Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list will open for applications from December 5, 2023 until December 7, 2023.

Rocky Mount, North Carolina Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Opens on December 6, 2023

The Rocky Mount Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list will open for applications from December 6, 2023.

Park Forest, Illinois Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Opens on December 15, 2023

The Housing Authority of Park Forest Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list will open for applications from December 15, 2023.

Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson County, Oregon Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Opens on January 8, 2024

The Housing Works Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list will open for applications from January 8, 2024 until January 12, 2024.

Section 8 Waiting List Openings By State

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

Waiting List Date
White River Regional Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open Until Further Notice
De Valls Bluff Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open Until Further Notice
Polk County Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open Until Further Notice
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California

Waiting List Date
Housing Authority of the County of Riverside Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since June 30, 2015
Shasta County Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since December 1, 2022
San Diego Housing Commission Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open Until Further Notice
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Colorado

Connecticut

Waiting List Date
Housing Authority of New Haven Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since March 22, 2021

Hawaii

Waiting List Date
Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since July 25, 2020

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Waiting List Date
Community Action Program Inc. of Western Indiana Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since June 1, 2023
Decatur Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since March 13, 2023
Columbus Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open Until Further Notice
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Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Waiting List Date
City of Bowling Green Housing Division Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since June 27, 2018
Housing Authority of Covington - Section 8 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since August 13, 2014
Housing Authority of Somerset Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open Until Further Notice
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Louisiana

Maine

Waiting List Date
Maine Centralized Section 8 HCV Waiting List Centralized Open since April 1, 2013

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Waiting List Date
Grundy County Public Housing Agency Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since April 30, 2016
Fulton Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since January 1, 2020
Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open Until Further Notice
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Montana

Nebraska

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

Waiting List Date
Chautauqua Opportunities Inc Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since March 25, 2022
Town of Union Department of Planning Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since February 8, 2016
Town of Colonie Community Development Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open Until Further Notice
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North Carolina

North Dakota

Waiting List Date
Stark County Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open Until Further Notice
Minot Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since March 1, 2019
McIntosh County Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since October 21, 2021
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Ohio

Waiting List Date
Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open Until Further Notice
Greene Metropolitan Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since October 1, 2013
Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since March 13, 2023
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Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Waiting List Date
Mifflin County Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open Until Further Notice
Lebanon County Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since July 5, 2023
The Wyoming County Housing and Redevelopment Authorities Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open Until Further Notice
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Puerto Rico

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Waiting List Date
Rogers Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since February 1, 2020
Mission Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since July 13, 2023
Dallas Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since January 21, 2020
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Utah

Vermont

Virgin Islands

Waiting List Date
Virgin Islands Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since October 3, 2016

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Waiting List Date
Integrated Community Solutions Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open since May 16, 2016
New London Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open Until Further Notice
Dodge County Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Open Until Further Notice
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Wyoming

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