Section 8 & Public Housing Waiting Lists in Peoria, Arizona
There are 35 open waiting lists in the Peoria area right now. Section 8 Waitlist monitors 1 housing authority serving Peoria, Arizona and updates statuses nightly. Below you will find every PHA in the area with current waitlist status, program types, and direct application links.
If no lists are currently open in Peoria, we recommend applying to nearby cities as well. There is no limit to the number of waiting lists you can join, and many housing authorities accept applications from non-residents.
Affordable Housing in Peoria, Arizona
Peoria, Arizona is served by 1 housing authority offering federal rental assistance through Section 8 and Public Housing programs. Right now, 35 waiting lists are accepting applications in the Peoria area. There are also 16 open waitlists within 50 miles that accept applications from non-residents.
Housing programs available in Peoria include Mainstream, Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Public Housing, VASH, RAD, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV). Of these, the following currently have open waitlists: Mainstream (1 open), PBV (1 open), Public Housing (1 open), VASH (1 open).
Latest Opening
Housing Authority of Maricopa County opened its PBV waitlist on Mar 27, 2025. Applications close Apr 28, 2025 — apply early.
About Housing in Peoria, Arizona
Federal rental assistance in Peoria, Maricopa County is administered by Housing Authority of Maricopa County (HUD agency code AZ009). It administers roughly 1,773 assisted housing units.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 58 waiting lists across this agency. As of Feb 6, 2026, 35 are accepting applications. Another 16 open lists are within 50 miles; most agencies accept applications from non-residents.
HUD sets income eligibility for this area as Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA. A four-person household qualifies as Very Low Income at or below $56,100 per year, and as Low Income at or below $89,750 (HUD FY2025 limits).
How to Apply for Section 8 in Peoria
To apply for housing assistance in Peoria, Arizona, submit an application directly to Housing Authority of Maricopa County, the housing authority serving this area. Right now, 35 waiting lists are accepting applications — apply as soon as possible, as open enrollment periods can close with short notice. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Before applying, gather the following documents for all household members: government-issued photo ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit statements), and proof of current address. For a family of four in this area, income must be below $56,100/year (Very Low Income threshold) to qualify for most programs. Having these ready before a waitlist opens can be the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Housing programs available in Peoria include HERITAGE SENIOR APARTMENTS | SURPRISE, AZ, VETERAN AFFAIRS HOUSING PROGRAM, WATSON DUPLEXES | BUCKEYE, AZ, Duplexes, Veteran Affairs Housing, CASA BONITAS APARTMENTS | VARIOUS LOCATIONS, CLARE FELDSTADT APARTMENTS | MESA, AZ, ROSE TERRACE APARTMENTS | AVONDALE, AZ, Casa Bonitas Apartments, Clare Feldstadt Apartments, Heritage at Surprise Apartments, Heritage Senior Apartments, Rose Terrace Apartments, Watson Duplexes, Veteran Affairs Housing Program, Various, Other Property - Watson Duplexes, Other Property - Rose Terrace Apartments, VASH, Mainstream, Apartments - Casa Bonitas (Various Locations), Apartments - Clare Feldstadt (Mesa, AZ), Apartments - Heritage at Surprise (Surprise, AZ), Public Housing, Other, Senior Apartments, Other Property - Casa Bonitas Apartments, Other Property - Clare Feldstadt Apartments, Apartments - Heritage Senior (Surprise, AZ), Apartments - Rose Terrace (Avondale, AZ), Apartments - Watson Duplexes (Buckeye, AZ), FUP, HERITAGE AT SURPRISE APARTMENTS | SURPRISE, AZ, Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Various Locations, Other Property - Heritage Senior Apartments, Village, River at Eastline Village, Emergency Housing Voucher, Emergency Housing, Apartments - Norton Circle (Avondale, AZ), MARICOPA REVITALIZ. HOMES | MESA, AZ, NORTON CIRCLE APARTMENTS | AVONDALE, AZ, RIVER AT EASTLINE VILLAGE | TEMPE, AZ, Apartments - Maricopa Revitaliz. Homes (Mesa, AZ), Apartments - River at Eastline Village (Tempe, AZ), Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Maricopa Revitaliz. Homes, Norton Circle Apartments, Homes, Other (Peoria Property: Varney Homes), RAD, Parkview Estates (Peoria, AZ), Varney Homes (Peoria, AZ), Other (Peoria Property: John Hammond), PBRA - Varney Homes (Peoria, AZ), Other (Peoria Property: Parkview Estates), John Hammond (Peoria, AZ). Applying to multiple program types simultaneously improves your chances of receiving assistance. After submitting, you will be placed on the waiting list based on the date of your application and any applicable preferences (veterans, elderly, disabled, working families, or local residents).
Peoria, Arizona Section 8 Income Limits
To qualify for Section 8 or Public Housing in Peoria, Arizona, your household income must fall within HUD's income limits for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA area. A family of four must earn less than $56,100 per year (Very Low Income) to be eligible for most programs. The area median family income is $109,600.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $23,600 | $39,300 | $62,850 |
| 2 Persons | $26,950 | $44,850 | $71,800 |
| 3 Persons | $30,300 | $50,500 | $80,800 |
| 4 Persons | $33,650 | $56,100 | $89,750 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $60,600 | $96,950 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $65,100 | $104,150 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $69,600 | $111,300 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $74,100 | $118,500 |
How do income limits affect my eligibility?
Housing authorities in Peoria use these income limits to determine who qualifies for rental assistance. Your total household income before taxes is compared against the limit for your household size.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — Most Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Public Housing programs require your income to be at or below this level. This is the primary eligibility threshold.
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households at this level often receive priority on waiting lists. By law, housing authorities must allocate a portion of vouchers to extremely low-income families.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and locally funded initiatives, accept applicants up to this threshold. Contact individual housing authorities below for their specific requirements.
Nearby Cities with Housing Authorities
Applying to nearby cities increases your chances of receiving assistance sooner. These cities are within 75 miles of Peoria and have active housing programs.