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Harlingen Housing Authority

Harlingen, Texas

Type HCV
Opens Apr 9, 2026

The HCV waiting list is currently closed until further notice.

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Harlingen Housing Authority

Harlingen, Texas

Type PBV
Opens Apr 9, 2026

The PBV waiting list is currently closed.

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Scott County Community Development Agency

Shakopee, Minnesota

Type Other (Bring It Home Preference)
Opens Apr 13, 2026

This program is for existing applicants on HCV, PBV, or Rural Development waiting lists who currently live in Scott County and meet income and other eligibility criteria.

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Round Rock Housing Authority

Round Rock, Texas

Type HCV
Opens Apr 14, 2026

RRHA will accept only 500 applications via a lottery drawing, with selected applicants contacted based on lottery order and federal regulations for extremely low-income limits and qualifying preferences.

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Florence Housing Authority

Florence, Alabama

Type Public Housing
Opens Apr 15, 2026

Placement on the waiting list may fluctuate due to preference points, with priority given to families with children, elderly applicants, and disabled individuals.

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Beverly Housing Authority

Beverly, Massachusetts

Type AHVP
Opens Apr 15, 2026

The Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP) assists non-elderly persons with disabilities. Eligibility criteria include income, senior, veteran, disability, employment, and Beverly residency preferences.

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Beverly Housing Authority

Beverly, New Jersey

Type PBV
Opens Apr 15, 2026

Jaclen Towers is a Section 8 project-based subsidy. Eligibility criteria include income level, senior status, veteran status, disability, employment for six months or more, and current residency in Beverly.

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Beverly Housing Authority

Beverly, New Jersey

Type HCV
Opens Apr 15, 2026

Eligibility criteria include income level, senior status, veteran status, disability, employment for six months or more, and current residency in Beverly; applicant placement may fluctuate due to preference points.

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Morehouse Parish Police Jury

Bastrop, Louisiana

Type PBV
Opens Apr 15, 2026

Rents are subsidized under the Section 8 New Construction program, with assistance tied to specific units.

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Florence Housing Authority

Florence, New Jersey

Type Public Housing
Opens Apr 15, 2026

Families with children, elderly, and disabled individuals may receive priority placement. Vacancies are filled based on eligibility criteria including income, credit, rental/mortgage history, and criminal history screening.

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Beverly Housing Authority

Beverly, Massachusetts

Type MRVP
Opens Apr 15, 2026

The Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) is a state rental assistance program. Eligibility criteria include income, senior, veteran, disability, employment, and Beverly residency preferences.

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Beverly Housing Authority

Beverly, New Jersey

Type Other
Opens Apr 15, 2026

Congregate housing is available. Eligibility criteria include income level, senior status, veteran status, disability, employment for six months or more, and current residency in Beverly.

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Southern Tier Environments for Living

Jamestown, New York

Type HCV
Opens Apr 15, 2026

The Section 8 waiting list for Southern Tier Environments for Living in Jamestown, NY is currently closed.

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Alachua County

Gainesville, Florida

Type Public Housing
Opens Apr 15, 2026

The Public Housing waiting lists for 1, 3, and 4-bedroom units are currently closed. Eligibility is based on annual gross income, age or disability status, and US citizenship or eligible immigration.

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Beverly Housing Authority

Beverly, New Jersey

Type Public Housing
Opens Apr 15, 2026

Eligibility includes income level, senior status, veteran status, disability, employment for six months or more, and current residency in Beverly.

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Beverly Housing Authority

Beverly, Massachusetts

Type MRVP/AHVP
Opens Apr 16, 2026

MRVP provides rental assistance for low-income individuals and families, while AHVP assists non-elderly persons with disabilities. Eligibility includes income, senior/veteran/disability status, employment for six months or more, and current Beverly residency.

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Housing Authority of the County of Flagler

Bunnell, Florida

Type Public Housing
Opens Apr 17, 2026

Applications are for 4 and 5-bedroom apartments only. Preferences include accommodations for elderly, veterans, and disabled applicants receiving SSI.

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Housing Authority City of Odessa

Odessa, Texas

Type PBV
Opens Apr 19, 2026

Applications are for 3-bedroom apartments only.

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Housing Authority of Beaufort

Beaufort, South Carolina

Type Public Housing
Opens Apr 20, 2026

The Public Housing waiting list is currently closed.

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Hawaii Public Housing Authority

Honolulu, Hawaii

Type PBV
Opens Apr 20, 2026

Project-Based Voucher waiting lists on Oahu are currently closed.

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Hawaii Public Housing Authority

Honolulu, Hawaii

Type Public Housing
Opens Apr 20, 2026

No current information found.

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Hawaii Public Housing Authority

Honolulu, Hawaii

Type HCV
Opens Apr 20, 2026

The HCV waiting list on Oahu is currently closed.

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Hawaii Public Housing Authority

Honolulu, Hawaii

Type Public Housing
Opens Apr 20, 2026

All waiting lists for the Federal Public Housing program on Oahu are currently closed, with a previously advertised opening cancelled due to a technical outage.

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Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority

Portsmouth, Virginia

Type Public Housing
Opens Apr 21, 2026

Housing assistance is provided to very low-income families, senior citizens, and disabled people.

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Housing Authority of Florence

Florence, South Carolina

Type Public Housing
Opens Apr 28, 2026

Applicants must have a full-time job for at least one year unless disabled, maintain their lawn, and meet criminal history screening criteria. Eligibility requires qualifying as a family, income within limits, citizenship/eligible immigrant status, providing SSNs, and signing consent documents.

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Portsmouth Housing Authority

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Type HCV
Opens May 1, 2026

The Housing Choice Voucher program assists very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled in affording housing in the private market.

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Olathe Housing Authority

Olathe, Kansas

Type Public Housing
Opens May 11, 2026

Preferences include living in Olathe, working at least 10 hours a week, and/or being at least 62 years of age and/or disabled. Public Housing includes Parkview Manor 1 and 2 bedroom apartments as well as 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom scattered site duplexes and single family homes.

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Olathe Housing Authority

Olathe, Kansas

Type HCV
Opens May 11, 2026

Preferences include living in Olathe, working at least 10 hours a week, and/or being at least 62 years of age and/or disabled.

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Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Type Public Housing
Opens May 20, 2026

Eligibility for Public Housing assistance is based on HUD guidelines, family income, and composition; housing is for US citizens and certain non-citizens.

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The Housing Authority of the City of Columbus

Columbus, Mississippi

Type Public Housing
Opens May 21, 2026

Families with children, elderly applicants, and disabled individuals may receive priority placement. Applications can be downloaded from the PHA website and submitted via email to colhou@chauthority.org or mailed to 914 4th Street South, Columbus, MS 39701.

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Williamsburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority

Williamsburg, Virginia

Type Public Housing
Opens May 27, 2026

One-bedroom units are reserved for elderly and disabled applicants; applications are placed on the waiting list by preference and then by submission date and time.

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City of Roseville

Roseville, California

Type PBV
Opens Jun 1, 2026

Assistance is tied to specific privately owned affordable housing communities; applicants do not choose the unit, and assistance is non-transferable. People from anywhere in the USA could apply. The last application period closed due to an overwhelming volume of applications.

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Municipality of Isabela

Isabela, Puerto Rico

Type Public Housing
Opens Jun 1, 2026

The Public Housing waitlist is currently closed.

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Housing Authority of the County of San Diego

San Diego, California

Type PBV
Opens Jul 1, 2026

The general Project-Based Voucher waitlist closed on February 20, 2026. New waitlists for specific developments, separate from this general waitlist, will open closer to when they are ready for new tenants.

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Housing Authority of the County of San Diego

San Diego, California

Type HOPWA
Opens Jul 1, 2026

The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) waitlist closed to new applicants on February 20, 2026.

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Wichita Housing Authority

Wichita, Kansas

Type Ark River Residences
Opens Jul 1, 2026

Wichita Housing Authority waitlist is opening soon for its Ark River Residences program. Get your documents ready.

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Wichita Housing Authority

Wichita, Kansas

Type Public Housing
Opens Jul 1, 2026

WHA accepts Public Housing pre-applications at the program level; declining two invitations will purge an application from the waitlist. Preferences are given to Wichita Tribal Enrolled members, Native Americans with an enrolled Wichita Child(ren), Native Americans who are Tribal Descendant, other Native Americans, and then Non Native Americans.

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Wichita Housing Authority

Wichita, Kansas

Type other
Opens Jul 1, 2026

This program is for Ark River Residences.

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Housing Authority City of Odessa

Odessa, Texas

Type Public Housing
Opens Aug 1, 2026

The Public Housing waiting list for 2-Bedroom Apartments at Third Edition Apartments last opened from September 29, 2024, until October 13, 2024. No current information found regarding preferences or application limits.

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Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Richfield, Minnesota

Type other
Opens Sep 1, 2026

This is a 48-month rent assistance program for families meeting specific criteria including having a child in Richfield schools and one parent employed for a minimum of 30 hours a week.

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Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Richfield, Minnesota

Type Kids @ Home Program
Opens Sep 1, 2026

This is a 48-month rent assistance program for families in unsubsidized rental housing in Richfield, with children in Richfield schools (K-12), one parent employed a minimum of 30 hours/week, and other specific criteria.

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Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Richfield, Minnesota

Type Other (Kids @ Home Rent Assistance Program)
Opens Sep 1, 2026

This 48-month rent assistance program requires families to be housed in unsubsidized rental housing in Richfield, have a child in Richfield schools (K-12), have one parent employed a minimum of 30 hours/week, not receive other housing assistance, meet income guidelines, and attend 10 Parent Share meetings annually.

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Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Richfield, Minnesota

Type Other
Opens Sep 1, 2026

Kids @ Home is a 48-month rent assistance program for families meeting specific criteria.

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Butler Metropolitian Housing Authority

Hamilton, Ohio

Type Public Housing
Opens Sep 3, 2026

The waiting list for Public Housing in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio was last open on September 3, 2023, and remains closed as of March 2026.

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Memphis Housing Authority

Memphis, Tennessee

Type Public Housing
Opens Sep 8, 2026

Waitlist for senior living community (55 or older) will open between April 13 and April 17 of 2026.

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Wausau Community Development Authority

Wausau, Wisconsin

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

Riverview Terrace offers 36 one-bedroom, smoke-free apartments for income-qualifying individuals or couples, with at least one household member 62 years of age or older.

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Buckingham Housing Development Corporation Inc.

New Canton, Virginia

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

Buckingham Housing Development Corp Inc accepts Public Housing pre-applications. Applicants who decline two invitations to apply will have their application purged from the waitlist.

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Waelder Housing Authority

Waelder, Texas

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

Families with children, elderly applicants, and disabled individuals may receive priority placement; wait times vary from 6 months to over 5 years.

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Housing Authority of the City of Laredo

Laredo, Texas

Type Other Senior Housing
Deadline Open-ended

This Low Rent Elderly waiting list is open for Webb, Zapata, and Dimmit County, Texas.

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Housing Authority of De Leon

De Leon, Texas

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The De Leon Housing Authority's Public Housing waiting list is currently open and includes 20 elderly and disabled units. Preferences include elderly individuals aged 62 or older and individuals with documented disabilities. Applicants are placed on the waiting list by date and time received, weighed by preferences. Applications can be obtained in person at the DHA office (200 E Navarro Ave, De Leon) Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (excluding lunch), or by requesting one via email to deleonhousing@gmail.com.

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El Paso County Housing Authority

Fabens, Texas

Type HCV
Deadline Open-ended

This is a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher for low-income veterans experiencing homelessness, with supportive services by the local VA department.

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Housing Authority of the City of Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina

Type Foster Youth to Independence Program (FYI)
Deadline Open-ended

This program is for young adults aged 18-24 who have left or will leave foster care within 90 days, and are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Prescreening is required.

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Northeast Oregon Housing Authority

La Grande, Oregon

Type Affordable Housing (NEOHA Owned & Managed)
Deadline Open-ended

The waiting lists for NEOHA-owned and managed units are currently open. Each property maintains its own waiting list, and the majority of these units accept Housing Choice Vouchers. Project-Based Voucher (PBV) applicants can submit a waitlist pre-application.

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Housing Authority of the City of Lawton

Lawton, Oklahoma

Type HCV
Deadline Open-ended

The program helps make decent, safe, and sanitary housing affordable to very-low income households in the private rental market, with households typically paying about 30% of their adjusted monthly income toward rent and utilities.

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Housing Authority of the City of Kingston

Kingston, Oklahoma

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The program provides decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

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Harrison Metropolitian Housing Authority

Cadiz, Ohio

Type Other (USDA-Rural Development Senior)
Deadline Open-ended

This waiting list is for 1-Bedroom, Elderly USDA-Rural Development rental assistance in Cadiz and Hopedale, Ohio.

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Woodridge Housing Authority

Woodridge, New York

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The Woodridge Housing Authority's Public Housing waiting list is open. Preferences are given to those who live or work in Woodridge and Mountaindale, and to elderly and disabled persons for 1-bedroom apartments. Eligibility is based on annual gross income, U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status, and satisfactory tenant references.

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Town of Hempstead Housing Authority

Hempstead, New York

Type Golden Age Coop Housing
Deadline Open-ended

Applications for the Golden Age Coop Housing Program, which provides affordable housing for senior citizens, are currently being accepted. Income, assets, and residency requirements vary, and an administration fee of 2% of the agreed sale price is collected from the purchaser.

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NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation

New York, New York

Type Mitchell-Lama
Deadline Open-ended

Mitchell-Lama housing lotteries are conducted for individual developments, and some waiting lists may be open for applications. Veterans may receive admission preference, and a non-refundable $75 application fee may apply for some lotteries.

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Bernalillo County Housing Department

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Type Other (Community Connections)
Deadline Open-ended

Applications are taken by referral only.

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Housing Authority of Bergen County

Hackensack, New Jersey

Type Other (Building Specific)
Deadline Open-ended

This waitlist is for Veterans Only. Applicants must notify HABC of changes to address, household, or income.

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Hoboken Housing Authority

Hoboken, New Jersey

Type Affordable Housing
Deadline Open-ended

This general rental waiting list prioritizes Hoboken residents. Applicants who joined before May 8, 2019, were assigned a random lottery number for priority.

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York Housing Authority

York, Nebraska

Type HCV
Deadline Open-ended

The Housing Choice Voucher program offers rental assistance for low-income individuals and families. The program covers York County and the City of Stromsburg.

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Stark County Housing Authority

Dickinson, North Dakota

Type other
Deadline Open-ended

This refers to property-specific housing units managed by Stark County Housing Authority, such as Heritage Hills, Patterson Heights, and Cherry Hill. Waitlist for units varies depending on the property. These properties accept housing vouchers.

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Stark County Housing Authority

Dickinson, North Dakota

Type HCV
Deadline Open-ended

Applicants can apply for the Section 8 program. Eligibility generally requires household income not exceeding 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with 75% of vouchers going to those not exceeding 30% AMI. The head of the household must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or an eligible immigrant. The waiting list is sorted by random lottery or by the date and time applications were received.

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Knoxville's Community Development Corporation

Knoxville, Tennessee

Type Mainstream
Deadline Apr 8, 2026

The application process for the Mainstream Voucher program is linked to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. Applications are accepted online from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Mainstream Vouchers assist non-elderly persons with disabilities.

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Housing Authority Cook County

Chicago, Illinois

Type PBV
Deadline Apr 9, 2026

For families, 1 and 3-bedroom units. Income cannot exceed very-low income limit (50% AMI). Lottery system determines placement.

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Housing Authority of the City of Winder

Winder, Georgia

Type PBRA (Multi-Family Program)
Deadline Apr 12, 2026

Eligibility is based on income, family status (elderly, disabled, family), and U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status. Applications are ranked by preferences and application date/time. Available for 0, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units.

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Housing Authority of the City of Winder

Winder, Georgia

Type PBRA
Deadline Apr 12, 2026

Families wishing to apply for the multi-family program (PBRA) will be required to complete an electronic application. Applicants are ranked by preferences, then date and time of application. Eligibility is limited to low-income families and individuals based on annual gross income, household status, and citizenship.

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City of South San Francisco Housing Authority

South San Francisco, California

Type Affordable Senior Housing
Deadline Apr 14, 2026

Magnolia Plaza, located in South San Francisco, has an open waitlist for seniors 62+. Applications can be submitted online via the Doorway portal or in-person at the Magnolia Plaza office.

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City of South San Francisco Housing Authority

South San Francisco, California

Type Other
Deadline Apr 14, 2026

Affordable senior housing at Magnolia Plaza. Applicants can apply online via the Doorway posting or pick up and return paper applications to the Magnolia Plaza office (630 Baden Ave.) in-person from 1-4 pm daily. Housing preferences, if applicable, affect waitlist order.

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City of South San Francisco Housing Authority

South San Francisco, California

Type Senior Affordable Housing
Deadline Apr 14, 2026

Waitlist for Magnolia Plaza senior apartments. Application online via its Doorway posting or paper applications available and returned to the Magnolia Plaza office (630 Baden Ave.). Preferences, if applicable, will affect waitlist order.

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City of South San Francisco Housing Authority

South San Francisco, California

Type Affordable Housing (Senior)
Deadline Apr 14, 2026

Waitlist is for affordable senior housing at Magnolia Plaza (630 Baden Ave). Housing preferences, if applicable, will affect waitlist order.

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Housing Authority of the City of Madison

Madison, Georgia

Type RAD
Deadline Apr 15, 2026

The RAD Senior waiting list is for households with all members aged 62+. The RAD Family waiting list has no age restriction for adults. Maximum income limits apply; one application per wait list per household.

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Madison Housing and Redevelopment Commission

Madison, South Dakota

Type RAD
Deadline Apr 15, 2026

Applications for RAD Senior (all household members 62+) and RAD Family (no age restriction for adults) are accepted until 500 applications are received or April 15, 2026, whichever comes first. Maximum income limits apply, and a criminal background check is required. One application per waitlist per household; no documents are required at application time.

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Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Madison

Madison, Minnesota

Type RAD
Deadline Apr 15, 2026

No age restriction for adults; maximum income limits apply; one application per wait list per household; waitlist closes after 500 applications or April 15, 2026, whichever comes first.

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Madison Housing Authority

Madison, North Carolina

Type RAD
Deadline Apr 15, 2026

The RAD Family waitlist is open for 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units at multiple scatter-site locations; no age restriction for adults, maximum income limits apply, and one application is allowed per wait list per household.

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Tallahassee Housing Authority

Tallahassee, Florida

Type PBV
Deadline Apr 15, 2026

Wait lists are open for Project Based Voucher at Westminster Gardens and Ridge Road Flats for eligible low-income individuals, families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

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Millis Housing Authority

Millis, Massachusetts

Type 40B
Deadline Apr 17, 2026

This is for the Gateway At Millis, Phase 2 housing lottery for income-restricted units (80% AMI). Preferences may be given to veterans, senior citizens, first-time homebuyers, approved professional artists, and Boston residents.

9 Days Left
Closing Soon
This waitlist is still open but closing soon. Apply immediately.
Verified
Cross-referenced with official PHA portals and legal notices.

Chandler Housing & Redevelopment Division

Chandler, Arizona

Type Public Housing
Deadline Apr 17, 2026

Pre-applications are for three-, four-, and five-bedroom family sizes. 350 pre-applications will be selected by random lottery. Preferences include displaced by government action/natural disaster, living or working in Chandler, chronically homeless, currently employed/employment program, adult full-time student, elderly (62+), and disabled.

10 Days Left
Closing Soon
This waitlist is still open but closing soon. Apply immediately.
Verified
Cross-referenced with official PHA portals and legal notices.

Housing Authority of Henderson

Henderson, Texas

Type Public Housing
Deadline Apr 18, 2026

Eligibility is income-based, and rent is generally 30% of a resident's income. Units range from 1 to 4 bedrooms; the 1-bedroom waiting list is open until April 18, 2026, while 2 & 4 bedroom units have at least a 1-year wait and 3-bedroom units have a 6-month wait.

12 Days Left
Closing Soon
This waitlist is still open but closing soon. Apply immediately.
Verified
Cross-referenced with official PHA portals and legal notices.

Housing Authority of the City of Pleasanton

Pleasanton, California

Type BMR (Below-Market Rate)
Deadline Apr 20, 2026

The waiting list is open for BMR One-Bedroom Units at The Kensington Apartments. A pre-application lottery process determines the waiting list order, with preferences for Pleasanton residents and employees.

12 Days Left
Closing Soon
This waitlist is still open but closing soon. Apply immediately.
Verified
Cross-referenced with official PHA portals and legal notices.

Housing Authority of the City of Pleasanton

Pleasanton, California

Type BMR (Below Market Rate)
Deadline Apr 20, 2026

Pre-applications for one-bedroom BMR units at The Kensington Apartments are accepted by mail or in-person at the leasing office; a lottery process with preferences for Pleasanton residents and employees will be administered.

12 Days Left
Closing Soon
This waitlist is still open but closing soon. Apply immediately.
Verified
Cross-referenced with official PHA portals and legal notices.

Housing Authority of the City of Pleasanton

Pleasanton, California

Type other
Deadline Apr 20, 2026

This is for one-bedroom Below Market Rate (BMR) units at The Kensington Apartments. A pre-application lottery process with preferences for Pleasanton residents and employees is used.

12 Days Left
Closing Soon
This waitlist is still open but closing soon. Apply immediately.
Verified
Cross-referenced with official PHA portals and legal notices.

Eloy Housing Authority

Eloy, Arizona

Type PBV
Deadline Apr 20, 2026

This Project-Based Voucher waiting list is for 2-4 Bedroom units only at Maddox Estates (517 W Alsdorf Rd, Eloy, AZ 85131), administered by Pinal County Housing Authority. Eligibility requires meeting HUD income limits for Very-Low-Income/Extremely Low-Income families, and U.S. Citizenship or Eligible Non-Citizen status. Preferences include Elderly/Disabled, Homelessness, Domestic Violence Victim, and U.S. Veteran. Selection is based on the highest number of earned preference points, then by application date and time.

National Housing Directory 2026

How to Find and Apply for Affordable Housing Nationwide

The search for Section 8 (Housing Choice Vouchers) and Public Housing in the United States requires navigating thousands of independent Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). Each agency operates its own waiting lists, eligibility standards, and application portals. Currently, we have identified 5859 active or upcoming verification points in this region.

Standard Federal Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for assistance in the United States, applicants must meet specific income and household criteria set by HUD and local agencies.

  • Income: Below HUD local limits
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or eligible legal status
  • Background: Criminal background check required
  • Residency: Preferences often given to locals

Real-Time Data Verification

Section 8 Waitlist aggregates data from official United States legal notices, government press releases, and PHA portal updates. Every listing is cross-referenced with the HUD database to ensure that families receive accurate information for low-income programs.

Terminology

Housing Assistance Glossary

Understanding the language of HUD and local PHAs is the first step to a successful application. Review these critical terms before applying.

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AMI (Area Median Income)

The midpoint of a region's income distribution. Half of households earn more, and half earn less. Most housing requires <50% AMI.

FMR (Fair Market Rent)

The amount HUD determines a private market rental should cost. This limits the maximum value of a Section 8 voucher.

HCV (Housing Choice Voucher)

The technical name for Section 8. A portable subsidy that allows you to rent from private landlords.

PBV (Project-Based Voucher)

Subsidies attached to specific units in a building. If you move out, the assistance stays with the unit.

PHA (Public Housing Authority)

Local government agencies that manage federal housing programs in their jurisdiction.

Waitlist Lottery

A random selection process used by high-demand PHAs to decide who gets a voucher from the applicant pool.

How to Use Section 8 Waitlist to Find Affordable Housing

The search for Section 8 and Public Housing is often characterized by outdated information, broken links, and hidden application portals. Section 8 Waitlist solves this by aggregating thousands of Public Housing Authority (PHA) announcements and updating them nightly. Whether you are looking for Project-Based Vouchers, HCV waitlists, or subsidized senior housing, our platform provides the most recent verified data available on the web.

Understand Preferences

Most PHAs use a "Preference System" where local residents, veterans, or families experiencing homelessness move to the top of the list.

The "First-Come" Factor

Timing is critical—even a 15-minute delay in submitting an application can mean a 2-year difference in housing wait times.

Important Section 8 Guidelines for 2026

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has updated several income eligibility limits and Fair Market Rent (FMR) standards for 2026.

  • Income Limits: Most vouchers require your household income to be below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
  • Application Portals: 90% of PHAs now use online portals like RentCafe or WaitlistCheck.
  • Portability: Once you have a voucher for one year, you may be able to "port" it to a different city or state.

Protect Your Info

Legitimate housing authorities will NEVER ask for payment to apply.

Verified Portals Only

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How does Section 8 Waitlist find these openings?

We aggregate data from official Public Housing Authority (PHA) websites, local government legal notices, and community announcements. Listings are verified and updated nightly in our database for fast, reliable access.

Q. Is it really free to apply for Section 8?

Yes. It is always 100% free to apply for government-funded housing programs. If a website asks for your credit card or a 'processing fee,' it is a scam. Our site only links to verified, official PHA portals.

Q. What is the difference between Section 8 and Public Housing?

Section 8 (Housing Choice Vouchers) allows you to choose your own rental unit in the private market, with the government paying a portion of the rent. Public Housing refers to specific buildings or units owned and managed directly by the local Housing Authority.

Q. How long is the wait once a list opens?

This varies wildly by region. Some lists are 'first-come, first-served' while others use a lottery. Once your application is accepted, the wait can range from a few months in rural areas to several years in major cities like New York or Los Angeles.

Q. What does 'Opening Soon' mean on a listing?

This status indicates that the Housing Authority has announced a future date for application intake. We provide these dates so you can gather your documentation (ID, Social Security, Income proof) before the high-traffic window begins.

Q. Can I apply to waiting lists in multiple states?

Yes. There is no federal limit on the number of waiting lists you can join. Applying to multiple PHAs across different cities and states is one of the most effective strategies to receive assistance faster.

Q. What documents do I need to apply?

Most PHAs require government-issued photo ID, Social Security cards for all household members, birth certificates for children, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. Requirements vary by PHA.

Q. What is a Project-Based Voucher (PBV)?

A PBV is a housing subsidy tied to a specific apartment unit rather than a portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer people know about them. After 12 months, you may request conversion to a standard portable voucher.

Q. Is Section 8 Waitlist a government website?

No. Section 8 Waitlist is a privately operated informational resource. We are not affiliated with HUD, any PHA, or any government agency. We aggregate publicly available data to help families find open waiting lists.