10 Section 8 Waiting Lists Open Now
There are 10 waiting lists open now, but closing soon, in California, Michigan, Maryland, Illinois, and New York. 7 of the 10 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda, CA Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until September 20th, 2021 | Yes |
| Multi-County, MI Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until September 21st, 2021 | Yes |
| Charles County, MD Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until September 24th, 2021 | Yes |
| Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) | Open until September 30th, 2021 | No |
| Frederick, MD Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until September 30th, 2021 | Yes |
| Franklin County, Illinois | Open until October 29th, 2021 | No |
| Santa Rosa, California Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until October 31st, 2021 | Yes |
| Referral Only New York City, New York | Open until June 8th, 2030 | No |
| Hagerstown, Maryland Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until Application Limit is reached | Yes |
| DeKalb County, IL Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until Application Limit is reached | Yes |
4 Section 8 Waiting Lists Opening Soon
There are waiting lists opening soon in Michigan, Kentucky, California, and Florida. Choose a waiting list below to learn more about the application process and other affordable housing opportunities.
There are 4 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Waiting Lists that will open soon. 3 of the 4 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County, MI Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on September 20th, 2021 | Yes |
| Boyd County, KY Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on September 20th, 2021 | No |
| City and County of San Francisco, CA Mainstream Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on September 29th, 2021 | Yes |
| Hillsborough County, FL Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on October 4th, 2021 | Yes |
3 Waiting Lists Recently Opened Until Further Notice
There are waiting lists in Iowa, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. that are open now until further notice.
3 of the 3 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since September 14th, 2021 | Yes |
| Tioga and Bradford County, PA Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since July 28th, 2021 | Yes |
| Waukesha County, WI Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since July 1st, 2021 | Yes |
All Open Waiting Lists By State
| State | Open / Opening Soon |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 11 |
| Alaska | 10 |
| Arizona | 3 |
| Arkansas | 19 |
| California | 22 |
| Colorado | 6 |
| Connecticut | 1 |
| Delaware | 1 |
| Florida | 6 |
| Hawaii | 1 |
| Idaho | 2 |
| Illinois | 15 |
| Indiana | 6 |
| Iowa | 16 |
| Kansas | 8 |
| Kentucky | 18 |
| Louisiana | 7 |
| Maine | 1 |
| Maryland | 7 |
| Massachusetts | 3 |
| Michigan | 11 |
| Minnesota | 9 |
| Mississippi | 1 |
| Missouri | 22 |
| Montana | 5 |
| Nebraska | 11 |
| New Hampshire | 12 |
| New Jersey | 2 |
| New Mexico | 7 |
| New York | 23 |
| North Carolina | 7 |
| North Dakota | 16 |
| Ohio | 18 |
| Oklahoma | 15 |
| Oregon | 13 |
| Pennsylvania | 28 |
| Puerto Rico | 3 |
| Rhode Island | 1 |
| South Carolina | 9 |
| South Dakota | 9 |
| Tennessee | 13 |
| Texas | 32 |
| Utah | 7 |
| Vermont | 7 |
| Virgin Islands | 1 |
| Virginia | 5 |
| Washington | 7 |
| 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
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