Open Low Income Housing Waiting List in California

Find applications for 48 open low-income apartment waiting lists in California. Get the information needed to apply for HUD rental housing that can’t be found anywhere else.

California Housing Authorities

Anaheim Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Cherry Orchard, Hermosa Village, Pradera, and Vintage Crossing Limited Open Until Further Notice
Buena Esperanza Limited Open Until Further Notice
Finamore Place Open Until Further Notice
Salvation Army Anaheim Center of Hope Open Until Further Notice
Bel'Age Manor and Miracle Terrace Limited Open Until Further Notice
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Anaheim Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura

Waiting ListStatus
Mountain View Apartments, Low-income Housing Tax Credit and Closed
Multiple Properties Closed
Ellis Terrace, Fiore Gardens, Leggett Court and Roth Apartments Closed
Florence Janss, Tafoya Terrace and Whispering Oaks Apartments Closed
Oak Creek Senior Villas Closed
View all 6 Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura Waiting Lists.

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.

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Baldwin Park Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Baldwin Park Housing Authority 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.

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Burbank Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Heritage House, Studio and 1-Bedroom 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.

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California Dept of Hsg And Comm Dev

California Dept of Hsg And Comm Dev serves California.

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California Dept of Hsg And Comm Dev

California Dept of Hsg And Comm Dev serves California.

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Carlsbad Housing and Neighborhood Services

Carlsbad Housing and Neighborhood Services serves California.

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City of Benicia Housing Authority

City of Benicia Housing Authority serves California.

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City of Berkeley Housing Authority

City of Berkeley Housing Authority serves California.

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City of Compton Housing Authority

City of Compton Housing Authority serves California.

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City of Crescent City Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Valhalla Pacific Open Until Further Notice

City of Crescent City Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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City of Encinitas Housing Authority

City of Encinitas Housing Authority serves California.

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City of Hawthorne Department of Housing

City of Hawthorne Department of Housing serves California.

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City of Hollister

City of Hollister serves California.

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City of Norwalk Housing Authority

City of Norwalk Housing Authority serves California.

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City of Oceanside Community Development Comm

City of Oceanside Community Development Comm serves California.

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City of Pittsburg Housing Authority

City of Pittsburg Housing Authority serves California.

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City of Richmond Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
City of Richmond Housing Authority Closed
Richmond Village, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Closed
Nevin Plaza Studio, 1, and 2-Bedroom Closed
Nystrom Village Closed
City of Richmond Housing Authority Closed

City of Richmond 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.

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City of Santa Rosa Housing Authority

City of Santa Rosa Housing Authority serves California.

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City of South San Francisco Housing Authority

City of South San Francisco Housing Authority serves California.

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City of Vallejo Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Sacramento Street Apartments 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.

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City of Wasco Housing Authority

City of Wasco Housing Authority serves California.

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Community Development Commission of Mendocino County

Waiting ListStatus
The Plateau Limited 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.

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County of Tehama

County of Tehama serves California.

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Culver City Housing Authority

Culver City Housing Authority serves California.

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Dublin Housing Authority

Dublin Housing Authority serves California.

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El Dorado County Public Housing Authority

El Dorado County Public Housing Authority serves California.

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Fairfield Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Laurel Gardens 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.

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Fresno County Housing Authority

Fresno County Housing Authority serves California.

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Fresno Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Promesa Commons, 3-Bedroom Closed
The Arthur at Blackstone, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Closed
Citrus Commons, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Closed
Corazon De Valle Commons, 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Closed
Fresno Housing Authority Closed
View all 9 Fresno Housing Authority Waiting Lists.

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.

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Housing Authority of Kings County

Waiting ListStatus
Housing Authority of Kings County Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of Kings County is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo

Waiting ListStatus
Pismo Station Apartments, 3-Bedroom, Closed
Courtyard at the Meadows Closed
Rockview at Sunset, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Closed
Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo Closed
Chet Dotter Senior Housing Closed
View all 7 Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo Waiting Lists.

Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo is accepting applications for a waiting list now.

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Housing Authority of Tulare County

Waiting ListStatus
Housing Authority of Tulare County Open Until Further Notice
Senior Housing Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of Tulare County is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the City of Alameda

Waiting ListStatus
Alameda Point Collaborative Closed
Shinsei Gardens, Breakers at Bayport, China Clipper, Esperanza, Parrot Village, Stanford House, and Everett Commons Closed
Anne B. Diament, Lincoln Willow, Independence Plaza, and Littlejohn Commons Closed
Corsair Flats II 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.

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Housing Authority of the City of Calexico

Housing Authority of the City of Calexico serves California.

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Housing Authority of the City of Eureka

Housing Authority of the City of Eureka serves California.

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Housing Authority of the City of Garden Grove

Housing Authority of the City of Garden Grove serves California.

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Housing Authority of the City of Glendale

Waiting ListStatus
Glendale Silvercrest Residences, Affordable Housing Closed
Cypress Senior Living Apartments, Studio and 1-Bedroom, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) 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.

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Housing Authority of the City of Hawaiian Gardens

Housing Authority of the City of Hawaiian Gardens serves California.

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Housing Authority of the City of Lakewood

Housing Authority of the City of Lakewood serves California.

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Housing Authority of the City of Lawndale

Housing Authority of the City of Lawndale serves California.

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Housing Authority of the City of Livermore

Waiting ListStatus
Chestnut Square Closed
Housing Authority of the City of Livermore 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.

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Housing Authority of the City of Lomita

Waiting ListStatus
Housing Authority of the City of Lomita Closed

Housing Authority of the City of Lomita 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.

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Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach

Waiting ListStatus
Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

Waiting ListStatus
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the City of Madera

Waiting ListStatus
Housing Authority of the City of Madera Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the City of Madera is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the City of Napa

Housing Authority of the City of Napa serves California.

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Housing Authority of the City of National City

Housing Authority of the City of National City serves California.

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Housing Authority of the City of Needles

Waiting ListStatus
Housing Authority of the City of Needles Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the City of Needles is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the City of Paramount

Housing Authority of the City of Paramount serves California.

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Housing Authority of the City of Pasadena

Housing Authority of the City of Pasadena serves California.

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Housing Authority of the City of Pleasanton

Housing Authority of the City of Pleasanton serves California.

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Housing Authority of the City of Port Hueneme

Waiting ListStatus
Housing Authority of the City of Port Hueneme 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.

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Housing Authority of the City of Riverbank

Waiting ListStatus
Housing Authority of the City of Riverbank Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the City of Riverbank is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura

Waiting ListStatus
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.

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Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara

Waiting ListStatus
Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara Open Until Further Notice
Johnson Court and Vera Cruz Village Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the City of Santa Fe Springs

Housing Authority of the City of Santa Fe Springs serves California.

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Housing Authority of the City of Santa Paula

Housing Authority of the City of Santa Paula serves California.

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Housing Authority of the City of Soledad

Housing Authority of the City of Soledad serves California.

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Housing Authority of the City of Torrance

Housing Authority of the City of Torrance serves California.

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Housing Authority of the City of West Hollywood

Housing Authority of the City of West Hollywood serves California.

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Housing Authority of the County of Alameda

Housing Authority of the County of Alameda serves California.

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Housing Authority of the County of Butte

Waiting ListStatus
North Creek Crossings at Meriam Park, Phase I Closed
Chico, 1-Bedroom Closed
The Woodward Family Apartments, 2 and 3-Bedroom Open Until Further Notice
North Creek Crossings ll Open Until Further Notice
The Foundation Open Until Further Notice
View all 12 Housing Authority of the County of Butte Waiting Lists.

Housing Authority of the County of Butte is accepting applications for 10 waiting lists now.

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Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa

Waiting ListStatus
DeAnza Gardens, 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Closed
The Terraces Family Apartments, 3 and 4-Bedroom Closed
Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa Closed
Friendship Manor, 1 and 2-Bedroom Closed
Casa Del Rio Apartments and Hacienda Senior Apartments, 2-Bedroom Closed
View all 6 Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa Waiting Lists.

Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa is accepting applications for a waiting list now.

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Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt

Waiting ListStatus
Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt Unknown

Housing Authority of the County of Humboldt 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.

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Housing Authority of the County of Kern

Waiting ListStatus
Housing Authority of the County of Kern Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the County of Kern is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the County of Merced

Waiting ListStatus
Gateway Terrace, 4-Bedroom Closed
O'Banion Terrace, Sierra Vista, Retreat and Laurel Glen, 1-Bedroom Closed
Midway and Grove Apartments, 3 and 4-Bedroom Closed
Dos Palos Apartments, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Closed
Merced, Livingston, Los Banos and Atwater Apartments, 3 and 4-Bedroom Closed
View all 6 Housing Authority of the County of Merced Waiting Lists.

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.

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Housing Authority of the County of Monterey

Waiting ListStatus
Gateway Apartments, 1-Bedroom, Near Elderly Closed
Alfred Diaz-Infante Apartments Closed
Villa del Monte, Studio and 1-Bedroom Closed
Magnolia Place Senior ll, 1 and 2-Bedroom Closed
Salinas Open Until Further Notice
View all 7 Housing Authority of the County of Monterey Waiting Lists.

Housing Authority of the County of Monterey is accepting applications for 3 waiting lists now.

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Housing Authority of the County of Riverside

Waiting ListStatus
Riverside County, California Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the County of Riverside is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino

Waiting ListStatus
Rialto Metrolink South, 1 and 2-Bedroom Closed
Chino and Colton Apartments, 5-Bedroom Closed
Barstow and Maplewood Homes, 4 and 5-Bedroom Closed
Crestview Terrace, 4 and 5-Bedroom Open Until Further Notice
Chino, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom Open Until Further Notice
View all 10 Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino Waiting Lists.

Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino is accepting applications for 7 waiting lists now.

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Housing Authority of the County of San Diego

Waiting ListStatus
Housing Authority of the County of San Diego Open Until Further Notice
Villa de Vida Poway Open Until Further Notice
Villa Lakeshore Open Until Further Notice
Housing Authority of the County of San Diego Open Until Further Notice
Schmale Senior Residence Open Until Further Notice
View all 6 Housing Authority of the County of San Diego Waiting Lists.

Housing Authority of the County of San Diego is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin

Waiting ListStatus
Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin Closed
Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin Closed
Housing Authority of the County of San Joaquin 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.

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Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo

Waiting ListStatus
St Matthews Apartments, Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Open Now
Serenity Senior Apartments, 2-Bedroom Open Now
Half Moon Village, 2-Bedroom Open Now
Montara (Bay Meadows) Closed
636 El Camino, Colma Veterans Village, Delaware Place, Delaware Pacific, Gateway, Midway Village, Newell, Redwood Oaks, Willow Terrace and Woodland Closed
View all 7 Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo Waiting Lists.

Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo is accepting applications for 3 waiting lists now.

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Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara

Waiting ListStatus
Harrys House of Golden Inn & Village, Affordable Open Now

Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz

Waiting ListStatus
St. Stephens Closed
Pippin Orchards Apartments Closed
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz Closed
Resetar Residential Hotel Open Until Further Notice
El Centro Open Until Further Notice
View all 6 Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz Waiting Lists.

Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz is accepting applications for 3 waiting lists now.

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Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus

Waiting ListStatus
Oak Leaf Meadows Open Until Further Notice
Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus Open Until Further Notice

Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Imperial Valley Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Imperial Valley Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Imperial Valley Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Inglewood Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Beach Terrace Apartments 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.

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Lake County Housing Commission

Lake County Housing Commission serves California.

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Lassen County

Lassen County serves California.

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Los Angeles County Development Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Lancaster Homes and Kings Road, Multifamily Housing Open Now
Family Closed
Jasmine Gardens, Villa Nueva, Bellflower Manor, Casa Dominguez, Normandie Seniors, and Terra Bella Open Until Further Notice
Carson Terrace, Ashley WIllowbrook, and Arboleda Senior Apartments Open Until Further Notice
Casa Bonita Open Until Further Notice

Los Angeles County Development Authority is accepting applications for 4 waiting lists now.

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Marin Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Toussin Senior Housing Near Elderly Closed
Edgewater, Piper Court and Fireside Lodge Closed
Vivalon Healthy Aging Campus Closed
Golden Gate Village Closed
Marin Housing Authority Closed
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Marin Housing Authority is accepting applications for a waiting list now.

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Mariposa County Housing Authority

Mariposa County Housing Authority serves California.

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Nevada County Housing Authority

Nevada County Housing Authority serves California.

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Oakland Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Oakland Affordable Housing Preservation Initiatives (OAHPI) Closed
Terraza Palmera at St. Joseph, 2 and 3-Bedroom Closed
Lockwood Gardens and Peralta Village Closed
Oak Grove Senior Housing Closed
Posada de Colores Closed

Oakland 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.

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Orange County Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Buena Esperanza Apartments Open Until Further Notice
Westminster Crossing Apartments Open Until Further Notice
Crossroads at Washington Apartments Open Until Further Notice
Aurora Vista Apartments Open Until Further Notice
Mesa Vista Apartments Open Until Further Notice
View all 7 Orange County Housing Authority Waiting Lists.

Orange County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Oxnard Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Ormond Beach Villas Apartments, 2 and 3-Bedroom, Veterans Closed
Central Terrace Closed
Casa Aliento Apartments Closed
4-5 Bedroom Closed
Casa Aliento Apartments, Mainstream Project Based Vouchers 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.

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Paso Robles Housing Authority

Paso Robles Housing Authority serves California.

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Pico Rivera Housing Assistance Agency

Pico Rivera Housing Assistance Agency serves California.

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Placer County Housing Authority

Placer County Housing Authority serves California.

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Plumas County Community Development Commission and Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Plumas County Community Development Commission and Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Plumas County Community Development Commission and Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Pomona Housing Authority

Pomona Housing Authority serves California.

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Redding Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Redding, California Open Until Further Notice

Redding Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Redondo Beach Housing Authority

Redondo Beach Housing Authority serves California.

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Regional Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
3-Bedroom Kingwood Commons Closed
Date Street Senior Village Closed
River City Manor Closed
Town Center Senior Manor Closed
Maple Park 2 Apartments Open Until Further Notice
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Regional Housing Authority is accepting applications for 8 waiting lists now.

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Roseville Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Roseville Housing Authority Open Until Further Notice

Roseville Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency

Waiting ListStatus
City and County 1 and 2-Bedroom Closed
Phoenix Park 3-Bedroom Closed
Saybrook/Serna Limited Closed
Twin Rivers Multi-Family Closed
City and County 3, 4, and 5-Bedroom Open Until Further Notice
View all 17 Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency Waiting Lists.

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency is accepting applications for 13 waiting lists now.

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Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency serves California.

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San Diego Housing Commission

Waiting ListStatus
San Diego Housing Commission Open Until Further Notice
San Diego Housing Commission Open Until Further Notice

San Diego Housing Commission is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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San Francisco Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
San Francisco Housing Authority Closed
Studio, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Closed
San Francisco Housing Authority 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.

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San Jose City Housing Authority

San Jose City Housing Authority serves California.

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Santa Ana Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Crossroads at Washington, 3 and 4-Bedroom Open Until Further Notice
Andalucía Apartments, 3-Bedroom Open Until Further Notice

Santa Ana Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Santa Clara County Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Santa Clara County Housing Authority 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.

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Santa Monica Housing and Economic Development

Santa Monica Housing and Economic Development serves California.

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Shasta County Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Burney Commons Open Until Further Notice

Shasta County Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Solano County Housing Authority

Solano County Housing Authority serves California.

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Sonoma County Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Altamira Family Apartments Closed
Crossroads, Fetters, Logan Place, Downtown River, Fife Creek Commons, and Windsor Redwoods Apartments Closed
Petaluma River Apartments and Mill District Apartments Closed
Kings Valley Apartments Closed
Lindberg Apartments Closed
View all 6 Sonoma County Housing Authority Waiting Lists.

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.

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South Gate Housing Authority

South Gate Housing Authority serves California.

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Suisun City Housing Authority

Suisun City Housing Authority serves California.

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Upland Housing Authority

Upland Housing Authority serves California.

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Vacaville Housing Authority

Waiting ListStatus
Hillside Senior Apartments, 1-Bedroom, 55+ Open Until Further Notice

Vacaville Housing Authority is accepting applications for each waiting list.

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Yolo County Housing

Waiting ListStatus
Eleanor Roosevelt Senior Apartments Closed
Fair Plaza Senior Complex, Esperanza Crossing Apartments, Blue Mountain Terrace and Walnut Terrace Closed
Yolo County Housing Closed
Cottonwood Meadows Fair Market Rent Near-Elderly/Disabled Open Until Further Notice

Yolo County Housing is accepting applications for a waiting list now.

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Yuba County Housing Authority

Yuba County Housing Authority serves California.

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Are Public Housing Waiting Lists Open in California?

As of March 11, 2024, AHO is tracking 48 Public Housing waiting lists open right now.

AHO encourages you to apply continuously to open waiting lists as soon as possible. These waiting lists may close without sufficient notice.

How many Public Housing waiting lists were open in California in the last few years?

During the last three years, there were 219 Public Housing waiting lists open for at least a day in California.

How long were Public Housing waiting lists kept open in California in the last few years?

Public Housing waiting lists in California were kept open an average of 397 days over the last three years.

Many waiting lists were kept open only a short time. In the last three years, 5% were open seven days or less and 0.5% 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 Public Housing unit if I don't currently live in the area the housing authority serves?

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 unit becomes available, if at all.

Over the last three years, 32.9% of Public Housing 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 83.6% 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 16% 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 a Public Housing waiting list in California before being offered a unit?

Households spend an average of 60 months on a waiting list before a unit becomes available for them in California.

Who is served by Public Housing programs offered through housing authorities in California?

Public Housing households served by housing authorities in California include:

  • 35% headed by seniors
  • 17% with a person with a disability
  • 44% with children
  • 38% where the majority of household income comes from wages earned

What is the income level of households served by Public Housing programs offered through housing authorities in California?

Public housing is limited to low-income families and individuals, with "low-income" usually defined as income at or below 80% of the median income (80% AMI) for the county or metropolitan area in which the Public Housing units are located. However, most housing authority Public Housing programs serve households with much lower incomes.

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 Public Housing programs of housing authorities in California, VLI households make up 88% of voucher-holding households.

ELI households make up 69% of voucher-holding households.

What is a low-income apartment?

A low-income apartment has a federal, state, or local government housing program that makes rent affordable for those who are in need of housing assistance.

These apartments may have rental assistance that allows tenants to pay a portion of their income for rent, or pay a fixed rent amount that is affordable to renters.

Are there different types of housing assistance for low-income apartments?

Yes, there are many different types of housing assistance programs for low-income apartments. Some housing programs, such as Public Housing, allow tenants to pay a portion of their income for rent. Others, like the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, provide fixed rents that are affordable to many renters.

The most common housing programs for low-income apartments include:

  • Public Housing
  • Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
  • Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
  • RAD Project-Based Voucher
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing For The Elderly
  • Section 811 Supportive Housing For Persons With Disabilities
  • Section 515 Rural Rental Housing
  • Section 521 USDA Rental Assistance

Why is there a waiting list for low-income apartments?

There is a higher demand for low-income apartments than available units, so housing agencies have waiting lists. Building a waiting list allows the agency to quickly fill units that are no longer being occupied.

Who can apply for a low-income apartment waiting list?

To apply for a low-income apartment 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 low-income apartment, 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 low-income apartment waiting list?

To apply for a low-income apartment 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 low-income apartment?

Applications for a low-income apartment can only be submitted when the housing agency opens the waiting list.

Waiting lists in many areas are kept open indefinitely, but there are also apartments with waiting lists that are only open for certain periods. Depending on the area, if a waiting list is closed, it may not reopen for many months or years.

How do I apply for a low-income apartment waiting list?

When a low-income apartment waiting list is open, there can be a number of different ways to submit an application. In most cases, applications are available online, in person, by mail, or a variety of these options.

Contact the agency that manages the apartment to find out how to submit an application.

Where can I apply for a low-income apartment waiting list?

Renters can apply to most open low-income apartment 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. There are also some apartments with a housing program that is restricted for certain populations. If the apartment or waiting list is restricted, it means that the housing agency is targeting a specific demographic (such as elderly 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.

Can I apply for multiple low-income apartment waiting lists?

Yes, renters can apply for multiple low-income apartment 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.

Is there an application fee for low-income apartment waiting lists?

Unlike Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, there are many low-income apartment waiting lists that charge a fee to apply. This depends on type of housing assistance for the apartment.

It is against HUD policy for a housing authority to charge an application fee for Public Housing or Section 8 apartments (including Project Based rental Assistance and Project Based Vouchers). If anyone is charging a fee for an application to these apartment types, they are either violating federal law, or a scammer.

But there may be an application fee for apartments with other housing programs.

How long is a waiting list for a low-income apartment?

After being placed on a low-income apartment waiting list, the wait may be anywhere between weeks, months, or even years.

There is no typical wait time for an apartment, but waiting lists are usually shorter than those for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. The amount of time spent on a waiting list depends on many factors, including how many preferences are met, and the location of rental assistance. An applicant in one area of the country may wait for months, while someone in another area is awaiting for years.

Is there any way to get priority placement on a low-income apartment waiting list?

Yes, many housing agencies 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 low-income apartment waiting lists include seniors, persons with disabilities, and those who live and work locally. Applicants who qualify for preferences will have a shorter wait time than those who don't.

How can I get more information about a low-income apartment waiting list?

The easiest way to get more information about many low-income apartment waiting lists is to contact the property manager directly. Most managers can be reached by phone, email, or both methods of communication.

Many housing agencies have websites, but not all sites have in-depth details about their apartments. So, contacting the agency directly is usually the most effective way to find out if a waiting list is open, how to apply, and other important apartment requirements.

How does a waiting list for low-income apartments work?

Renters must first submit an application to a housing agency with an open waiting list for a low-income apartment. If a apartment's waiting list is not currently open, applications cannot be submitted.

After applying and getting qualified for the waiting list, the household will be added to the list. Waiting lists that are open indefinitely are almost always sorted by date and time the application is received. If the waiting list for a low-income apartment is only open for a specific period of time, it may be sorted by either random lottery, or date and time.

If the household is selected for the waiting list, the housing agency 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. Waiting lists for low-income apartments are usually shorter than those for the Section 8 HCV program, but applicants may still wait weeks, months, or years, depending on the area.

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 low-income apartment.