About WaitlistScout
Finding affordable housing is one of the most stressful challenges facing American families today. WaitlistScout was founded on a simple premise: information should be free, accessible, and timely.
Our Mission
Section 8 and Public Housing waitlists often open for only 48-72 hours, sometimes just once every decade. Unless you are manually checking hundreds of housing authority websites every morning, you are likely to miss these life-changing opportunities.
WaitlistScout uses advanced scanning technology to monitor thousands of Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) across all 50 states every night. We aggregate this data into one central hub, making it easy for you to find housing when you need it most.
Educational Resources
What is Section 8?
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
What is Public Housing?
Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. These are typically units managed directly by the PHA.
How We Verify Data
Unlike other housing trackers that rely solely on user submissions, we scan every housing authority nightly using AI-powered search grounding. Every listing on our site is cross-referenced with official government websites, local news reports, and legal notices. We aim for maximum accuracy, though we always recommend checking the official PHA link provided in each listing.
"Our goal is to put the power of information back into the hands of the people."
— The WaitlistScout Team
Transparency & Funding
WaitlistScout is a free resource for the public. We are funded through transparent advertising and sponsorships. This allows us to maintain our infrastructure costs and continue building better tools for housing seekers without ever charging a subscription fee to families in need.