| WAITING LIST | STATUS | PREFERENCES FOR | ONLINE APPLICATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Harbor Housing Authority | Open Until Further Notice | Terminated from its HCV program due to insufficient program funding, ‘working', where the head, spouse, cohead, or sole member is employed at least 20 hours per week, applicants must be gainfully employed for at least six (6) months and have a least 20 hours per week, applicants must also retain employment for at least one year up to their anniversary date, victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who have either been referred by a partnering service agency or consortia or is seeking an emergency transfer under VAWA from the PHA’s public housing program or other covered housing program operated by the PHA | Visit website |
| Grand Rapids Housing Authority | Open Until Further Notice | Residents of Kent and Ottawa counties | Visit website |
| Lapeer Housing Authority | Open Until Further Notice | People who work, or live within the city limits of Lapeer | Visit website |
| Michigan State Housing Authority | Open Until Further Notice | Homeless County of Application Residency (applicant who is homeless and is living or working in the county of application), disabled County of Application Residency(Applicant who is disabled and is living or working in the county of application), county of Application Residency (applicant who is living or working in the county of application), disabled Michigan Residency (applicant who is disabled, is not living or working in the county of application, but is living or working in Michigan), Michigan Residency (Applicant who is not living or working in the county of application, but is living or working in Michigan), disabled Out of state Residency (Applicant who is disabled but is not living or working in Michigan), out of state Residency (Applicant who is not living or working in Michigan) | Visit website |
FAQ
What was the number of open HCV waiting lists across the United States within the past few years?
Over the past three years, there were 1,414 instances of HCV waiting lists being open for at least one day in the United States.
To what extent do housing authorities in the United States increase access with online applications?
The availability of online applications simplifies the process for low-income renters to apply for open waiting lists, particularly when applying to multiple communities or when waiting lists have limited availability. Within the past three years, online applications accounted for 46.9% of waiting list submissions in the United States.
Who benefits from the HCV programs administered by housing authorities in the United States?
HCV households served by housing authorities in the United States include: 33% headed by seniors 26% with a person with a disability 38% with children 28% where the majority of household income comes from wages earned.
Is there an application fee for Section 8 waiting lists?
HUD regulations prohibit agencies from charging for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher application. Any instance of charging a fee for such an application indicates a violation of federal law or a fraudulent scheme. Refrain from paying for any application fees.
Why are there Section 8 waiting lists?
Similar to many other low-income housing initiatives, individuals seeking a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher are placed on a waiting list due to the substantial demand for vouchers outweighing the available supply. The waiting lists for Section 8 vouchers also tend to be lengthier compared to those of other housing programs, primarily because recipients have the flexibility to choose their preferred apartment or house. In contrast, most other rental housing programs mandate that households reside in predetermined apartments.
Section 8 Waiting List Openings By State
Aside from planned openings, numerous waiting lists are active nationwide indefinitely. Explore the availability of waiting list openings in each state below.| Alabama | Arizona | California | Florida |
| Illinois | Louisiana | Maryland | Michigan |
| New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Pennsylvania |
| Texas | Virginia |