Open Section 8 Waiting Lists in Arkansas
Find applications for 17 open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in Arkansas. There are 144 housing authorities with voucher programs serving about 407,649 renter households in Arkansas. Among these, 3.5 percent of housing authorities run larger voucher programs serving thousands of renters. Over the last three years, there have been 31 waiting lists open in Arkansas.
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Arkansas Housing Authorities
Benton Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
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| Benton Housing Authority | Closed |
Benton Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Learn MoreCalhoun County Public Housing Agency (AAA)
Calhoun County Public Housing Agency (AAA) serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreClarendon Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Clarendon Housing Authority | Open Until Further Notice |
Clarendon Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationDallas County Public Housing Agency (AAA)
Dallas County Public Housing Agency (AAA) serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreDe Valls Bluff Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| De Valls Bluff Housing Authority | Open Until Further Notice |
De Valls Bluff Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationDesha Co. Residential Housing Fac Board
Desha Co. Residential Housing Fac Board serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreFayetteville Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Fayetteville, Arkansas | Closed |
Fayetteville Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Learn MoreFort Smith Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
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| Fort Smith Housing Authority | Open Until Further Notice |
Fort Smith Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationFranklin County Public Housing Agency
| Waiting List | Status |
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| Franklin County, Arkansas | Open Until Further Notice |
Franklin County Public Housing Agency is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationHope Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
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| Hope Housing Authority | Closed |
Hope Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Learn MoreHot Springs Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Hot Springs Housing Authority | Open Until Further Notice |
Hot Springs Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationHousing Authority of the City of Atkins
Housing Authority of the City of Atkins serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Augusta
Housing Authority of the City of Augusta serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Bald Knob
Housing Authority of the City of Bald Knob serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Booneville
Housing Authority of the City of Booneville serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Coal Hill
Housing Authority of the City of Coal Hill serves Arkansas.
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Housing Authority of the City of Cushman serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Decatur
Housing Authority of the City of Decatur serves Arkansas.
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Housing Authority of the City of Dell serves Arkansas.
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Housing Authority of the City of Earle serves Arkansas.
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Housing Authority of the City of Gould serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Hickory Ridge
Housing Authority of the City of Hickory Ridge serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Hoxie
Housing Authority of the City of Hoxie serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Marmaduke
Housing Authority of the City of Marmaduke serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of McCrory
Housing Authority of the City of McCrory serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Melbourne
Housing Authority of the City of Melbourne serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Morrilton
Housing Authority of the City of Morrilton serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Parkin
Housing Authority of the City of Parkin serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Sparkman
Housing Authority of the City of Sparkman serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Stephens
Housing Authority of the City of Stephens serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Texarkana
Housing Authority of the City of Texarkana serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the County of Howard
Housing Authority of the County of Howard serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreHoward County Public Housing Agency (AAA)
Howard County Public Housing Agency (AAA) serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreJohnson County Public Housing Agency
Johnson County Public Housing Agency serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreJonesboro Urban Renewal and Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Jonesboro Urban Renewal & Housing Authority | Closed |
Jonesboro Urban Renewal and Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Learn MoreLafayette County Public Housing Agency (AAA)
Lafayette County Public Housing Agency (AAA) serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreLake Village Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Chicot County, Arkansas | Open Until Further Notice |
Lake Village Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationLawrence County Public Housing Agency
Lawrence County Public Housing Agency serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreLittle River County Housing Authority
Little River County Housing Authority serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreLonoke County Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
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| Lonoke County Housing Authority | Open Until Further Notice |
Lonoke County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationMcGehee Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
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| Desha County, Arkansas | Open Until Further Notice |
McGehee Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationMetropolitan Housing Alliance
| Waiting List | Status |
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| Metropolitan Housing Alliance | Closed |
Metropolitan Housing Alliance is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Learn MoreMississippi County Public Facilities Board
Mississippi County Public Facilities Board serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreNorth Little Rock Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| North Little Rock, Arkansas | Closed |
North Little Rock Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Learn MoreNorthwest Regional Housing Authority
Northwest Regional Housing Authority serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreParagould Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Paragould, Arkansas | Open Until Further Notice |
Paragould Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationPhillips County Public Housing Agency
Phillips County Public Housing Agency serves Arkansas.
Learn MorePine Bluff Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Pine Bluff Housing Authority | Open Until Further Notice |
Pine Bluff Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationPocahontas Public Housing Agency (Brad)
Pocahontas Public Housing Agency (Brad) serves Arkansas.
Learn MorePolk County Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Polk County Housing Authority | Open Until Further Notice |
Polk County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationPope County Public Facilities Board
| Waiting List | Status |
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| Pope County, Arkansas | Open Until Further Notice |
Pope County Public Facilities Board is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationPulaski County Housing Agency
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Pulaski County, Arkansas | Closed |
Pulaski County Housing Agency is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Learn MoreSearcy Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Searcy, Arkansas | Closed |
Searcy Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Learn MoreSpringdale Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| Springdale, Arkansas | Closed |
Springdale Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, and the waiting lists are not scheduled to open anytime soon. However, Public Housing Agencies offer more programs than the Section 8 and Public Housing Programs.
Learn MoreSt. Francis County Housing Authority
St. Francis County Housing Authority serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreStar City Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
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| Lincoln County, Arkansas | Open Until Further Notice |
Star City Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationStuttgart Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
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| Stuttgart Housing Authority | Open Until Further Notice |
Stuttgart Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationUnion County Public Housing Agency (AAA)
Union County Public Housing Agency (AAA) serves Arkansas.
Learn MoreWhite River Regional Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
|---|---|
| White River Regional Housing Authority | Open Until Further Notice |
White River Regional Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationWynne Housing Authority
| Waiting List | Status |
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| Wynne Housing Authority | Open Until Further Notice |
Wynne Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationYell County Public Facilities Board
| Waiting List | Status |
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| Yell County, Arkansas | Open Until Further Notice |
Yell County Public Facilities Board is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationAre Section 8 Waiting Lists Open in Arkansas?
As of February 23, 2024, AHO is tracking 0 waiting lists open right now that are scheduled to close in the near future. Additionally, AHO is monitoring 17 waiting lists that are open until further notice.
AHO encourages you to first apply to the waiting lists that are scheduled to close, as most housing choice voucher programs do not have a set schedule for when they will reopen their waiting lists.
AHO still encourages you to apply to continuously open waiting lists as soon as possible. These waiting lists may close without sufficient notice.
In total, there are 17 waiting lists you can apply to right now and 0 waiting lists you can apply to soon.
How many HCV waiting lists were open in Arkansas in the last few years?
During the last three years, there were 31 HCV waiting lists open for at least a day in Arkansas.
How long were HCV waiting lists kept open in Arkansas in the last few years?
Section 8 HCV waiting lists in Arkansas were kept open an average of 891 days over the last three years.
Many waiting lists were kept open only a short time. In the last three years, 6.5% were open seven days or less and 3.2% were open for only one day (or a few hours) . This means that it is important for low-income renters to apply right away when they find an open waiting list.
How hard is it to get a voucher if I don't currently live in the area the housing authority serves?
Renters can apply to any open HCV waiting list in the country. The program is supposed to promote mobility so that renters can move to places with more opportunity.
Some housing authorities have a preference for local residents in their waiting list placement. If you live outside the area you can get on the waiting list, but you will likely wait a long time before a voucher is offered, if at all.
Over the last three years, 16.1% of waiting lists in Arkansas that opened had a preference for local residents.
To what extent do housing authorities in Arkansas increase access with online applications?
Online applications make it easier for low-income renters to apply for open waiting lists, especially when applying to different communities or when waiting lists are only kept open a short time.
Online applications were used for 22.6% of waiting list applications in in Arkansas over the last three years.
How fair is waiting list placement in Arkansas?
Random lotteries were used by 3.2% of housing authorities in Arkansas to place applicants on their waiting lists over the last three years.
Applicants placed at the bottom of a waiting list may wait up to two or three years before being offered a voucher. Placing applicants on a waiting list using a random lottery gives everyone a fair chance to be near the top of the list.
Many housing authorities place applicants according to the date and time of their submission. Applicants who apply later will have a long wait for assistance, which is especially unfair in cases where waiting lists are kept open just few days or less.
How long do households spend on an HCV waiting list in Arkansas before receiving a voucher?
Households spend an average of 11 months on a waiting list before receiving a voucher in Arkansas.
Who is served by HCV programs offered through housing authorities in Arkansas?
HCV households served by housing authorities in Arkansas include:
- 27% headed by seniors
- 27% with a person with a disability
- 40% with children
- 22% where the majority of household income comes from wages earned
What is the income level of households served by HCV programs offered through housing authorities in Arkansas?
According to HUD, in general, in order to receive a voucher, a household's income may not exceed 50% of the median income (50% AMI) for the county or metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live. By law, a housing authority must provide 75% of its voucher to applicants whose incomes do not exceed 30% of the area median income (30% AMI).
A 50% AMI household is considered very low-income (VLI) and a 30% AMI household is considered extremely low-income (ELI). ELI households are a subset of the VLI households served by a housing authority.
In the voucher programs of housing authorities in Arkansas, VLI households make up 95% of voucher-holding households.
ELI households make up 70% of voucher-holding households.
Is there an application fee for Section 8 waiting lists?
It is against HUD policy for an agency to charge for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher application. If anyone is charging a fee for an application, they are either violating federal law, or a scammer with an empty promise. Do not pay for an application.
Why are there Section 8 waiting lists?
Like most low income housing programs, renters are placed on a waiting list to get a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher because there is a very high demand for vouchers, and a limited supply.
Waiting lists for a Section 8 voucher also tend to be longer than those for other housing programs because renters can live in an apartment or house of their choice. Most of the other rental housing programs require the household to live in a pre-determined apartment.
How does a Section 8 waiting list work?
Renters must first submit an application to a housing authority with an open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list. If a waiting list is not currently open, applications cannot be submitted.
After applying, the housing authority will create a list of qualified applicants that is sorted by random lottery, or the date and time applications were received. Many of these waiting lists have limited spots, so some applicants may not be selected for the waiting list, even if they are qualified.
If the household is selected for the waiting list, the housing authority will send confirmation. Be aware that some waiting lists have preferences (such as elderly or local applicants), and qualified households are given priority placement over others.
After getting placed on a waiting list, prepare to wait for some time. Because of the high demand of the HCV program, waiting lists may be many months or years long.
Once the household reaches the top of the waiting list, an eligibility interview will be held to make sure that everyone is qualified. If the household does not meet the qualifications, they can continue applying to other open waiting lists for a chance to get a voucher.
Who can apply for a Section 8 waiting list?
To apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list, the head of the household must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or an eligible immigrant. If the head of household cannot submit an application, another person can submit one on their behalf.
There are many qualifications to get a Section 8 voucher, including income, housing, and criminal history. But those requirements do not prevent a person from applying for an open waiting list.
What is needed to apply for a Section 8 waiting list?
To apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list, renters must usually provide their first and last name, date of birth, Social Security Number or Alien ID, and the total gross income of all household members (with exceptions).
Applications may ask for additional information, including housing history, criminal history, proof of income, and preference verification. Applicants may also be asked for demographic information, like gender, disability status, or race and ethnicity.
When can I apply for a Section 8 waiting list?
Applications for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher can only be submitted when the housing authority opens the program's waiting list.
For many areas, waiting lists are only open for a brief period. And depending on the area, when a waiting list closes, it may not reopen for many months or years. But there are also many housing authorities that keep their waiting lists open indefinitely, which means that there is no scheduled close date. These waiting lists can close at any time, but they sometimes stay open for months or years.
Can I apply for multiple Section 8 waiting lists?
Yes, renters can apply for multiple Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists. There is no limit to how many waiting lists a household may be on.
But, it's usually not allowed to submit multiple applications for the same waiting list. If more than one application is submitted for the same waiting list, the household risks getting disqualified.
What is a Section 8 waiting list lottery?
In many areas, the demand for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers is so great that the managing housing authority cannot add all applicants to its waiting list. To give all applicants an equal chance of being placed on the waiting list, many agencies draw names by random lottery from the entire pool of applicants.
Housing authorities will usually state if they are doing a lottery drawing on the public notice for the waiting list. If there is not a lottery, applicants will be placed on the waiting list by the date and time the application is received.
How long is a waiting list for Section 8 housing?
Once a household is placed on a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list, they may wait anywhere between many months or years before being offered a rental assistance voucher.
There is no typical wait time for a voucher. The amount of time spent on a waiting list depends on various factors, including how many preferences are met, and the location of rental assistance. An applicant in one area of the country may wait less than a year, while someone in another area is on a waiting list for five years or more.
How can I get more information about a Section 8 waiting list?
The easiest way to get more information about many Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting lists is to visit the housing authority's website. Most housing authorities with a website will have a dedicated Section 8 HCV page with details about the program.
However, not all housing authorities have a website. And some that do may provide a limited amount of information. If this is the case, contact the housing authority for help. The agency can tell you if a waiting list is open, how to apply, and other important application requirements.
Is there any way to get priority placement on a Section 8 waiting list?
Yes, many housing authorities use preferences to give a priority to applicants who are part of groups in the area that are in great need of assistance.
Common preference categories for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists include seniors, persons with disabilities, veterans, homeless persons, and those who live and work locally. Applicants who qualify for preferences will have a shorter wait time than those who don't.
What is Section 8?
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program gives low income rental assistance to individuals and families who need help affording monthly rent. Households with a Section 8 voucher may choose to live in any home that meets the program requirements, including apartments and single-family homes. It is a federal housing program that is run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Renters with a Section 8 voucher usually pay 30% of their income for rent. The rest is paid to the landlord by the managing housing authority.
When looking for housing options, be aware that there are other housing programs that use the name "Section 8," including the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) and Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) programs. However, the name "Section 8" on its own usually refers to the HCV program.
How do I apply for a Section 8 waiting list?
When a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is open, there can be a number of different ways to submit an application. In most cases, Section 8 applications are available online, in person, by mail, or a variety of these options.
Online applications are often submitted through a form on a website. Printable applications may be available on the internet, as well. If an application can be sent by mail, a request for one is usually done by phone, mail or email.
In rare situations, applications may also be submitted by fax, or directly by phone. These outdated methods have been phased out by many housing authorities, but there are still some applications that operate this way.
Where can I apply for a Section 8 waiting list?
Renters can apply to most open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in the country. You do not have to live in the area to apply to most waiting lists, but there are some with restrictions. If the waiting list is restricted, it means that the housing authority is targeting a specific demographic (such as homeless applicants), and documentation or a reference may be required to apply.
However, even if a waiting list is available to the general public, applicants who do not live in the area should check if there are preferences. Preferences give qualified applicants priority placement on the waiting list. And one of the most common preferences is for local residents. This means that non-local applicants may have a very long wait for a voucher, or may not get a voucher at all because of the local demand.
