11 Section 8 Waiting Lists Open Now
There are 11 waiting lists open now, but closing soon, in Minnesota, New York, Florida, California, North Carolina, Maryland, and Illinois. 8 of the 11 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Rice County, MN Limited Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open Now | Yes |
| Erie County, NY Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until May 6th, 2022 | Yes |
| City of St. Cloud and the Counties of Benton, Sherburne and Wright, MN Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until May 6th, 2022 | Yes |
| Bartow, FL Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until June 26th, 2022 | No |
| Multi-County, MN Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until June 28th, 2022 | Yes |
| San Bernardino County, CA Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until June 30th, 2022 | Yes |
| Beaufort County, NC Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until July 1st, 2022 | Yes |
| Kandiyohi County, MN Limited Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open until August 31st, 2022 | No |
| 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 |
6 Section 8 Waiting Lists Opening Soon
There are waiting lists opening soon in South Carolina, Michigan, Indiana, North Carolina, Washington, and Pennsylvania. Choose a waiting list below to learn more about the application process and other affordable housing opportunities.
There are 6 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Waiting Lists that will open soon. 6 of the 6 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? |
|---|---|---|
| North Charleston, SC Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on June 27th, 2022 | Yes |
| Multi-County, MI Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on June 28th, 2022 | Yes |
| Fort Wayne, IN Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on June 29th, 2022 | Yes |
| Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba County, NC Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on July 1st, 2022 | Yes |
| Okanogan County, WA Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on July 5th, 2022 | Yes |
| Allegheny County, PA Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Opens on July 12th, 2022 | Yes |
3 Waiting Lists Recently Opened Until Further Notice
There are waiting lists in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. that are open now until further notice.
2 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe County, IN Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since April 26th, 2022 | Yes |
| Bucks County, PA Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since March 14th, 2022 | No |
| Campbell and Pendleton County, KY Section 8 HCV Waiting List | Open since February 14th, 2022 | Yes |
All Open Waiting Lists By State
| State | Open / Opening Soon |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 11 |
| Alaska | 10 |
| Arizona | 3 |
| Arkansas | 19 |
| California | 19 |
| Colorado | 6 |
| Connecticut | 1 |
| Florida | 7 |
| Hawaii | 1 |
| Idaho | 2 |
| Illinois | 15 |
| Indiana | 7 |
| Iowa | 15 |
| Kansas | 8 |
| Kentucky | 20 |
| Louisiana | 7 |
| Maine | 1 |
| Maryland | 4 |
| Massachusetts | 3 |
| Michigan | 10 |
| Minnesota | 16 |
| Mississippi | 2 |
| Missouri | 22 |
| Montana | 5 |
| Nebraska | 11 |
| New Hampshire | 12 |
| New Jersey | 2 |
| New Mexico | 5 |
| New York | 24 |
| North Carolina | 9 |
| North Dakota | 19 |
| Ohio | 17 |
| Oklahoma | 15 |
| Oregon | 13 |
| Pennsylvania | 30 |
| Puerto Rico | 3 |
| Rhode Island | 1 |
| South Carolina | 9 |
| South Dakota | 9 |
| Tennessee | 13 |
| Texas | 31 |
| Utah | 8 |
| Vermont | 8 |
| Virgin Islands | 1 |
| Virginia | 4 |
| Washington | 8 |
| West Virginia | 9 |
| Wisconsin | 18 |
| 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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