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Scanned: 2/6/2026
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Lusk Housing Authority

Lusk, Wyoming

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The wait list is open, and applications are welcome. Tenants are selected based on qualifications and time and date of application. Applicants are required to have three or more verifiable landlord or character references and typically pay 30 percent of their monthly income for rent and/or utilities. After your online application is received, a release form will be mailed to the submitted address, and the signed release form must be returned within two weeks to the main office in Casper. Submit all application changes to Lusk@chaoffice.org. Managed and operated through a management contract and interagency agreement with the Casper Housing Authority. Designed to fit all size households and income levels. Located in Lusk, WY and comprised of 4 single family homes and 16 duplex units.

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Housing Authority of the Town of Douglas

Douglas, Wyoming

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The Housing Authority of the Town of Douglas is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for senior/disabled individuals only. They offer one public housing community with 48 units for senior/disabled individuals. To apply, visit the HATD at 120 S 5th St, Douglas, WY 82633 during normal office hours to pick up an application, or request an application be mailed to you by calling (307) 358-2440 during normal office hours. Completed applications can be mailed or hand-delivered to the same address. Required documents include birth certificates, social security cards, proof of all income, asset verification, and photo IDs for all adult household members.

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Housing Authority of the City of Cheyenne

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The Public Housing waiting list is currently open. Apply online through the Cheyenne Housing Authority website. It's important to keep your contact information current with the Cheyenne Housing Authority (CHA).

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Housing Authority of the City of Cheyenne

Cheyenne, Wyoming

Type HCV
Deadline Open-ended

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Section 8 waiting list is currently open. You can apply online via the Cheyenne Housing Authority website. All applicants are housed on a first come/first served basis, with preference given to households with an elderly or disabled member or a dependent AND a member who lives or works in the jurisdictional service area. It's important to keep your contact information current with the Cheyenne Housing Authority (CHA).

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Rock Springs Housing Authority

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The Rock Springs Housing Department is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals. To apply, visit the RSHD at 233 C St., Rock Springs, WY to pick up an application or request an application be mailed to you by calling 307-352-1471. Preference points may be given to those who live and/or work in Rock Springs, or are employed.

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Rock Springs Housing Authority

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Type HCV
Deadline Open-ended

The waiting list is open until further notice. To apply, visit the RSHA office at 233 C St, Rock Springs, WY 82901, apply online at rsha.rswy.net, or request an application by phone at (307) 352-1471. Preferences are given to individuals who live and/or work in Rock Springs, as well as elderly and disabled individuals.

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Housing Authority of the County of Jackson

Ripley, West Virginia

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The Housing Authority of the County of Jackson is currently accepting applications for their Tanglewood Villa Public Housing development. Contact the housing authority directly to apply or obtain an application. Tanglewood Villa is for elderly and disabled persons, consisting of 74 1-BR units.

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Housing Authority of the County of Jackson

Ripley, West Virginia

Type HCV
Deadline Open-ended

The Housing Authority of the County of Jackson (HACJ) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from August 17, 2023, until further notice. To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application. This waiting list has the following preference: Live or work in Calhoun, Gilmer, Roane and Jackson County, West Virginia. Applications are only available online.

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Evanston Housing Authority

Evanston, Wyoming

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The Evanston Housing Authority (EHA) is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals. The EHA offers one public housing waiting list with 80 units for families and senior/disabled individuals. There are two ways to apply: 1. Visit the EHA to pick up an application, located at 155 Apache Dr # A, Evanston, WY 82930 during normal office hours. 2. Request an application be mailed to you by calling (307) 789-2381 during normal office hours. Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered. Be sure to include these documents with your application: birth certificates, social security cards, proof of all income, verification of assets, and photo IDs for all adult household members. Please note: A full list of each document needed is on the front page of the application. No preferences were noted.

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Hanna Housing Authority

Hanna, Wyoming

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The Hanna Housing Authority (HHA) is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals. The HHA offers one public housing community with 20 units for families and senior/disabled individuals. There are two ways to apply: 1. Visit the HHA to pick up an application, located at 2021 Beryl Dr, Hanna, WY 82327 during normal office hours. 2. Request an application be mailed to you by calling (307) 325-9054 during normal office hours. Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above. Be sure to include copies of these documents with your application: birth certificates, social security cards, proof of all income, and photo IDs for all adult household members. The HHA does not have a preference: Your application is placed by date and time received.

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Housing Authority of the City of St. Albans

Saint Albans, West Virginia

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The Housing Authority of the City of St. Albans (HACSA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals. To apply, visit the HACSA to pick up an application, located at 650 6th St., St Albans, WV 25177, from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; and on Wednesdays from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. Once the application has been completed it can be hand delivered to the address listed above from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; and on Wednesdays from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. No documents are needed at this time. Preferences are listed on the front page of the application. For more information, the HACSA can be reached by calling (304) 727-5441, from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; and on Wednesdays from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. The HACSA offers one Public Housing community with 90 units for families and senior/disabled individuals.

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Housing Authority of the City of Spencer

Spencer, West Virginia

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The Housing Authority of the City of Spencer (HACS) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals. To apply, visit the HACS to pick up an application, located at 601 Market St. # 1, Spencer, WV 25276, from 9:00 am until 11:30 am, Monday-Friday. Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above, from 9:00 am until 11:30 am, Monday-Friday. Be sure to include these documents with your application: birth certificates, Social Security cards, proof of income, child support documentation, and photo IDs for all adult household members. The HACS does not have a preference. Qualified applicants will be placed by date and time the application is received. For more information, the HACS can be reached by calling (304) 927-4181, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, Monday-Friday. The Housing Authority operates three apartment complexes with their own waiting lists.

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Housing Authority of the City of Wheeling

Wheeling, West Virginia

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The Wheeling Housing Authority (WHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals. Apply in person at 11 Community Street, Wheeling, WV, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, or request an application by mail by calling 304-242-4447 between those hours. Include birth certificates, Social Security cards, proof of income, and photo IDs for all adult household members with your application. Preference is given to local residents and individuals that are employed at least twenty hours a week.

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Housing Authority of the City of Wheeling

Wheeling, West Virginia

Type HCV
Deadline Open-ended

The waiting list has been open for the past ten years. Applications can be picked up at the Main Office located at 11 Community Street, Wheeling, WV. Preferences are given to Veterans, Working/Employed, Homeless, and Disabled applicants. Call (304) 242-9412 extension 1101, 1103 or 1106 for more information.

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Housing Authority of the City of Weirton

Weirton, West Virginia

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The Housing Authority of the City of Weirton (HACW) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals. To apply, call the HACW to submit an application over the phone at (304) 797-8530 during normal office hours. The HACW offers one Public Housing community with 120 units. Once your application has been processed you will receive a letter in the mail from the HACW, informing you of a final interview. At that time you will need to bring your documents. No preferences were noted.

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Housing Authority of the City of Weston

Weston, West Virginia

Type HCV
Deadline Open-ended

The Section 8 Waiting List is currently open. Once the initial online application is completed, and when there are available vouchers, you will be contacted by WHA staff to schedule an appointment to provide the necessary verification and sign all applicable release forms.

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Housing Authority of the City of Weston

Weston, West Virginia

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The Housing Authority of the City of Weston (HACW) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for senior/disabled individuals. The HACW does not have a Public Housing program for families. The HACW offers one Public Housing community with 64 units for senior/disabled individuals. To apply, visit the HACW to pick up an application at 124 E 1st Street, Weston, WV, during normal office hours or request an application be mailed to you by calling 304-269-6159 during normal office hours. Once completed, the application can be mailed or hand-delivered with copies of proof of income. No preferences were noted.

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Housing Authority of the City of South Charleston

South Charleston, West Virginia

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The Housing Authority of the City of South Charleston (HACSC) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals. The HACSC offers one Public Housing community with 121 units. To apply, download the application, print and complete it. Completed applications must be hand-delivered to 520 Goshorn Street, South Charleston, WV 25309, from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Required documents include: birth certificates, Social Security cards, photo IDs for all adult household members, checking and/or savings account information, real estate (if applicable), proof of all income, child support statements (if applicable), SSI benefit letter (if applicable), student documentation (if applicable), displaced by government action documentation (if applicable), disabled documentation (if applicable). The HACSC has a preference point system that may improve your spot on the waiting list: live and/or work in South Charleston, displaced by natural disaster, displaced by government action, victim of domestic violence, displaced by a hate crime, displaced to avoid reprisal, displaced due to owner, living in substandard housing, homeless, or rent burden.

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Housing Authority of the City of Piedmont

Piedmont, West Virginia

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The Housing Authority of the City of Piedmont (HACP) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals. To apply, visit the HACP to pick up an application, located at 51 Jones St., Piedmont, WV, from 6:00 am until 2:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered to the address listed above from 6:00 am until 2:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Be sure to include these documents with your application: birth certificates, Social Security cards, photo IDs for all adult household members, proof of all income, SSI award letter (if applicable). No preferences were noted. For more information, the HACP can be reached by calling (304) 355-2929 from 6:00 am until 2:00 pm, Monday-Friday. The HACP offers one Public Housing community with 99 units for families and senior/disabled individuals.

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Housing Authority of the City of Pt. Pleasant

Point Pleasant, West Virginia

Type Public Housing
Deadline Open-ended

The Housing Authority of the City of Point Pleasant (HACPP) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for families and senior/disabled individuals. To apply, visit the HACPP to submit an application in person, located at 404 2nd St., Point Pleasant, WV 25550, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm until 3:30 pm on Tuesdays. Be sure to bring these documents with you when applying: birth certificates, Social Security cards, proof of all income, and photo IDs for all adult household members. The HACPP identified the following preferences: elderly, disabled, working families, or live and/or work in Pt. Pleasant. For more information, the HACPP can be reached by calling (304) 675-4414, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, Monday-Thursday.

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 2822 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

WaitlistScout utilizes advanced Search Grounding technology to scan official the United States legal notices, government press releases, and PHA portal updates. This automated monitoring 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.

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 WaitlistScout to Find Affordable Housing

The search for Section 8 and Public Housing is often characterized by outdated information, broken links, and hidden application portals. WaitlistScout solves this by using AI-driven search grounding to scan thousands of Public Housing Authority (PHA) announcements nightly. Whether you are looking for Project-Based Vouchers, HCV waitlists, or subsidized senior housing, our platform aggregates 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How does WaitlistScout find these openings?

Our system uses AI search grounding to monitor official Public Housing Authority (PHA) websites, local government legal notices, and community announcements. Data is scanned nightly and stored 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.