Section 8 Waiting Lists Open Now

There are currently 1 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting Lists that are open now and will be closing soon.

Waiting List Status
Referral Only New York City, New York Open until June 8th, 2030 at 12:00am

Section 8 Waiting Lists Open Until Further Notice

There are 21 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting Lists in New York that are either always open or that have not announced a closing date.

Waiting List Last Updated On
Nyack, New York August 2nd, 2018
Utica Municipal Housing Authority September 20th, 2018
Herkimer, New York November 21st, 2017
Cortland County, New York January 8th, 2018
Otsego County, New York August 23rd, 2017
Watervliet Housing Authority July 13th, 2017
Hornell Housing Authority June 15th, 2017
Oneonta Housing Authority July 13th, 2017
Wayne County, New York August 23rd, 2017
St. Johnsville Housing Authority July 13th, 2017
Town of Colonie Community Development June 27th, 2018
Hoosick Housing Authority September 20th, 2018
Chautauqua County, New York Limited May 10th, 2023
Union, NY June 28th, 2019
Ilion Area, New York August 22nd, 2019
Plattsburgh, New York April 15th, 2021
Cohoes, NY Section 8 HCV Waiting List December 17th, 2021
Lockport, New York November 7th, 2019
Genesee County, New York August 18th, 2022
Geneva, New York June 28th, 2021
Cattaraugus County, New York March 28th, 2022

Section 8 Waiting Lists in New York

Are any Section 8 waiting lists are open in New York?

As of July 21st, 2023, there are 5 Section 8 waiting lists that are open now, opening soon, or always open in New York.

How do I apply to an open Section 8 waiting list in New York?

To apply to an open Section 8 waiting list in New York, you need to submit a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) application to the respective housing authority that has an open waiting list. Here are the waiting lists with their respective openings:

You can apply to these waiting lists by submitting your Section 8 HCV application to the respective housing authorities on or after their opening dates.

Are any Section 8 waiting lists in New York for seniors?

Yes, as of November 29th, 2023, 5 of the Section 8 waiting lists in New York have preferences for seniors.

  • The Nyack, New York Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
  • The Cortland County, New York Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
  • The Town of Colonie Community Development Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
  • The Lockport, New York Section 8 waiting list has been open since June 1st, 2019.
  • The Geneva, New York Section 8 waiting list has been open since April 1st, 2021.
  • Do I have to live in New York to apply?

    No, you do not have to live in New York to apply to an open waiting list in the state. However, many waiting lists do have preferences for local residents and commuters.

    Closed Section 8 Waiting Lists

    The following waiting lists have been confirmed to be closed in the last two years.

    Waiting List Closed Date
    Rockland County, New York Section 8 Waiting List Closed on November 16th, 2023
    Poughkeepsie, New York Section 8 Waiting List Opening Closed on October 4th, 2023
    Monroe County, New York Waiting Lists Closed on October 3rd, 2023
    Village of Hempstead, New York Section 8 Waiting List Closed on September 26th, 2023
    Peekskill, New York Section 8 Waiting List Opening Closed on September 15th, 2023
    Auburn, New York Closed on May 1st, 2023
    Freeport, New York Waiting List Closed on April 14th, 2023
    Niagara Falls, NY Waiting List Closed on January 23rd, 2023
    Patchogue, NY Waiting List Closed on November 10th, 2022
    Erie County, NY Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on July 22nd, 2022
    Yonkers, NY Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on July 13th, 2022
    Erie County, NY Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on May 6th, 2022
    Yorktown Area, NY Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on April 29th, 2022
    Greenburgh Housing Authority Closed on March 8th, 2022
    Putnam County, NY Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on February 14th, 2022
    Ulster County, NY Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on November 30th, 2021
    Westchester County, NY Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on July 16th, 2021
    Nassau County, NY Section 8 HCV and PBV Waiting Lists Closed on July 2nd, 2021
    New York City, NY Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on May 28th, 2021
    Port Jervis, NY Section 8 HCV Waiting List Closed on January 26th, 2021
    Sea Cliff, New York Closed on January 13th, 2021