Open Section 8 Waiting Lists in California
Find applications for 17 open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in California. There are 113 housing authorities with voucher programs serving about 5,985,084 renter households in California. Among these, 45.1 percent of housing authorities run larger voucher programs serving thousands of renters. Over the last three years, there have been 64 waiting lists open in California.
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California Housing Authorities
Anaheim Housing Authority
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Anaheim, California | Closed |
Anaheim 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 MoreArea Housing Authority of the County of Ventura
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Ventura County Area, California | Closed |
Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura 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 MoreBaldwin Park Housing Authority
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Baldwin Park Area, California | Closed |
Baldwin Park 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 MoreBurbank Housing Authority
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City of Burbank, California | Closed |
Burbank 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 MoreCalifornia Dept of Hsg And Comm Dev
California Dept of Hsg And Comm Dev serves California.
Learn MoreCalifornia Dept of Hsg And Comm Dev
California Dept of Hsg And Comm Dev serves California.
Learn MoreCarlsbad Housing and Neighborhood Services
Carlsbad Housing and Neighborhood Services serves California.
Learn MoreCity of Benicia Housing Authority
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City of Benicia Housing Authority | Closed |
City of Benicia 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 MoreCity of Berkeley Housing Authority
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Berkeley, California | Closed |
City of Berkeley 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 MoreCity of Compton Housing Authority
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Compton, California | Closed |
City of Compton 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 MoreCity of Crescent City Housing Authority
City of Crescent City Housing Authority serves California.
Learn MoreCity of Encinitas Housing Authority
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Encinitas, California | Open Until Further Notice |
City of Encinitas Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationCity of Hawthorne Department of Housing
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Hawthorne, California Limited | Closed |
City of Hawthorne Department of Housing 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 MoreCity of Norwalk Housing Authority
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City of Norwalk Housing Authority | Closed |
City of Norwalk 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 MoreCity of Oceanside Community Development Comm
City of Oceanside Community Development Comm serves California.
Learn MoreCity of Pittsburg Housing Authority
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Pittsburg, California | Closed |
City of Pittsburg 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 MoreCity of Santa Rosa Housing Authority
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Santa Rosa, California | Closed |
City of Santa Rosa 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 MoreCity of South San Francisco Housing Authority
City of South San Francisco Housing Authority serves California.
Learn MoreCity of Vallejo Housing Authority
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City of Vallejo, California | Closed |
City of Vallejo 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 MoreCommunity Development Commission of Mendocino County
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Mendocino County, California | Closed |
Community Development Commission of Mendocino County 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 MoreCulver City Housing Authority
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Culver City, California | Closed |
Culver City 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 MoreEl Dorado County Public Housing Authority
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El Dorado County, California | Closed |
El Dorado County Public 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 MoreFairfield Housing Authority
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Fairfield, California | Closed |
Fairfield 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 MoreFresno Housing Authority
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Fresno City and County, California | Closed |
Fresno 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 MoreHousing Authority of Kings County
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Kings County, California | Open Until Further Notice |
Housing Authority of Kings County is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationHousing Authority of San Luis Obispo
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San Luis Obispo County, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo 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 MoreHousing Authority of Tulare County
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Tulare County, California | Open Until Further Notice |
Housing Authority of Tulare County is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationHousing Authority of the City of Alameda
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Alameda, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the City of Alameda 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 MoreHousing Authority of the City of Calexico
Housing Authority of the City of Calexico serves California.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Eureka
Housing Authority of the City of Eureka serves California.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Garden Grove
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Garden Grove, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the City of Garden Grove 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 MoreHousing Authority of the City of Glendale
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Housing Authority of the City of Glendale | Closed |
Housing Authority of the City of Glendale 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 MoreHousing Authority of the City of Hawaiian Gardens
Housing Authority of the City of Hawaiian Gardens serves California.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Lakewood
Housing Authority of the City of Lakewood serves California.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Lawndale
Housing Authority of the City of Lawndale serves California.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Livermore
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Livermore, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the City of Livermore 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 MoreHousing Authority of the City of Lomita
Housing Authority of the City of Lomita serves California.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Long Beach
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Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach | Closed |
Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach 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 MoreHousing Authority of the City of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles 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 MoreHousing Authority of the City of Madera
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Madera, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the City of Madera 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 MoreHousing Authority of the City of Napa
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Napa County, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the City of Napa 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 MoreHousing Authority of the City of National City
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Housing Authority of the City of National City | Open Until Further Notice |
Housing Authority of the City of National City is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationHousing Authority of the City of Needles
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City of Needles, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the City of Needles 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 MoreHousing Authority of the City of Paramount
Housing Authority of the City of Paramount serves California.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Pasadena
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Pasadena, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the City of Pasadena 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 MoreHousing Authority of the City of Pleasanton
Housing Authority of the City of Pleasanton serves California.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Port Hueneme
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Port Hueneme, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the City of Port Hueneme 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 MoreHousing Authority of the City of Riverbank
Housing Authority of the City of Riverbank serves California.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura
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Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura | Open Until Further Notice |
Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationHousing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara 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 MoreHousing Authority of the City of Santa Fe Springs
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Fe Springs serves California.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Santa Paula
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City of Santa Paula | Open Until Further Notice |
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Paula is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationHousing Authority of the City of Soledad
Housing Authority of the City of Soledad serves California.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the City of Torrance
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Torrance, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the City of Torrance 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 MoreHousing Authority of the City of West Hollywood
Housing Authority of the City of West Hollywood serves California.
Learn MoreHousing Authority of the County of Alameda
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Alameda County, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the County of Alameda 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 MoreHousing Authority of the County of Butte
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Butte and Glenn County, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the County of Butte 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 MoreHousing Authority of the County of Contra Costa
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Contra Costa County, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa 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 MoreHousing Authority of the County of Humboldt
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Humboldt County, California | Open Until Further Notice |
Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationHousing Authority of the County of Kern
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Kern County, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the County of Kern 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 MoreHousing Authority of the County of Merced
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Merced County, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the County of Merced 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 MoreHousing Authority of the County of Monterey
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Monterey County, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the County of Monterey 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 MoreHousing Authority of the County of Riverside
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Riverside County, California | Closed |
Limited | Open Until Further Notice |
Housing Authority of the County of Riverside is accepting applications for a waiting list now.
Get The ApplicationHousing Authority of the County of San Bernardino
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San Bernardino County, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino 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 MoreHousing Authority of the County of San Diego
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San Diego County, California | Open Until Further Notice |
Housing Authority of the County of San Diego is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationHousing Authority of the County of San Joaquin
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San Joaquin County, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin 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 MoreHousing Authority of the County of San Mateo
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San Mateo County, California Moving to Work | Open Until Further Notice |
Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationHousing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara County, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara 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 MoreHousing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz
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Hollister and San Juan Bautista, California | Closed |
Santa Cruz County, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz 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 MoreHousing Authority of the County of Stanislaus
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Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, Mariposa, Mono, and Tuolumne County, California Limited | Closed |
Stanislaus County, California | Closed |
Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus 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 MoreImperial Valley Housing Authority
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Imperial Valley County, California | Closed |
Imperial Valley 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 MoreInglewood Housing Authority
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Inglewood, California | Closed |
Inglewood 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 MoreLake County Housing Commission
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Lake County, California | Closed |
Lake County Housing Commission 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 MoreLos Angeles County Development Authority
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Los Angeles County, California | Closed |
Los Angeles County Development 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 MoreMarin Housing Authority
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General | Closed |
Involuntarily Displaced | Open Until Further Notice |
Chronic Homelessness | Open Until Further Notice |
Marin Housing Authority is accepting applications for 1 waiting lists now.
Get The ApplicationsOakland Housing Authority
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Oakland, California | Open Soon |
Oakland Housing Authority is not accepting applications for any waiting lists now, but will begin accepting applications for waiting list soon.
Get Ready To ApplyOrange County Housing Authority
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Orange County, California | Closed |
Orange County 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 MoreOxnard Housing Authority
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Oxnard, California General | Closed |
Oxnard 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 MorePico Rivera Housing Assistance Agency
Pico Rivera Housing Assistance Agency serves California.
Learn MorePlacer County Housing Authority
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Placer County, California | Closed |
Placer County 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 MorePlumas County Community Development Commission and Housing Authority
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Plumas County Community Development Commission & Housing Authority | Open Until Further Notice |
Plumas County Community Development Commission and Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationPomona Housing Authority
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Pomona, California | Closed |
Pomona 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 MoreRedding Housing Authority
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Redding, California | Open Until Further Notice |
Redding Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationRedondo Beach Housing Authority
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Redondo Beach Housing Authority | Closed |
Redondo Beach 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 MoreRegional Housing Authority
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Colusa, Nevada, Sutter and Yuba County, California | Closed |
Regional 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 MoreRoseville Housing Authority
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Roseville and Rocklin, California | Closed |
Roseville 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 MoreSacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
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Sacramento County, California | Closed |
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment 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 MoreSacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency serves California.
Learn MoreSan Diego Housing Commission
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San Diego, California | Open Until Further Notice |
San Diego Housing Commission is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationSan Francisco Housing Authority
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City and County of San Francisco, California General | Closed |
San Francisco 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 MoreSanta Ana Housing Authority
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Santa Ana, California Veteran | Closed |
Santa Ana, California | Closed |
Santa Ana 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 MoreSanta Clara County Housing Authority
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Santa Clara County, California | Closed |
Santa Clara County 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 MoreSanta Monica Housing and Economic Development
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Santa Monica, California | Open Until Further Notice |
Santa Monica Housing and Economic Development is accepting applications for each waiting list.
Get The ApplicationShasta County Housing Authority
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Shasta, Modoc, Siskiyou, and Trinity County, California | Closed |
Shasta County 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 MoreSonoma County Housing Authority
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Sonoma County, California | Closed |
Sonoma County 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 MoreSouth Gate Housing Authority
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South Gate, California | Closed |
South Gate 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 MoreSuisun City Housing Authority
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Suisun City, California | Closed |
Suisun City 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 MoreUpland Housing Authority
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Upland Housing Authority | Closed |
Upland 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 MoreVacaville Housing Authority
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Solano County, California | Closed |
Vacaville, California | Closed |
Vacaville 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 MoreYolo County Housing
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Yolo County, California | Closed |
Yolo County Housing 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 MoreYuba County Housing Authority
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Yuba County Housing Authority | Closed |
Yuba County 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 MoreAre Section 8 Waiting Lists Open in California?
As of October 31, 2024, AHO is tracking 1 waiting lists open right now that are scheduled to close in the near future. Additionally, AHO is monitoring 16 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 California in the last few years?
During the last three years, there were 64 HCV waiting lists open for at least a day in California.
How long were HCV waiting lists kept open in California in the last few years?
Section 8 HCV waiting lists in California were kept open an average of 468 days over the last three years.
Many waiting lists were kept open only a short time. In the last three years, 9.4% were open seven days or less and 3.1% 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, 51.6% of waiting lists in California that opened had a preference for local residents.
To what extent do housing authorities in California 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 65.6% of waiting list applications in in California over the last three years.
How fair is waiting list placement in California?
Random lotteries were used by 39.1% of housing authorities in California 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 California before receiving a voucher?
Households spend an average of 32 months on a waiting list before receiving a voucher in California.
Who is served by HCV programs offered through housing authorities in California?
HCV households served by housing authorities in California include:
- 44% headed by seniors
- 29% with a person with a disability
- 28% with children
- 25% 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 California?
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 California, VLI households make up 95% of voucher-holding households.
ELI households make up 79% 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.