Section 8 Waitlist Tracker: Open Waiting Lists by State
Quick answer: This tracker lists every Public Housing Authority whose Section 8 waitlist status we have verified: 0 open, 0 limited, and 0 closed, for 0 total verified lists. Every status links to the source it came from, most often the housing authority's own website, and shows the date we checked it.
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Searching "is the Section 8 waiting list open near me" usually leads to outdated pages. This tracker is different. We read the housing authority's own website wherever we can reach it, and record only clear, current statements about the Housing Choice Voucher waitlist. Each entry shows the exact date we checked, the sentence the status came from, and a link to that source. Statuses change fast, sometimes within days, so always confirm with the housing authority before you apply.
An Open list is accepting new Section 8 applications right now. A Limited list is accepting applications only for certain groups, such as veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, or a short lottery window. A Closed list is not taking new names. If your local list is closed, apply with nearby housing authorities too. You can apply to as many as you want, and it is free.
Open Now: Section 8 Waitlists Accepting Applications
No verified open waitlists at the moment. Check back soon, statuses are re-verified regularly.
Closed Lists We Verified
These waitlists were closed when we last checked. Each link shows the full status, the source, and the housing authority's phone number so you can ask about the next opening.
How often is this waitlist tracker updated?
Most statuses are read directly from the housing authority's own website. A small number come from public housing data sources, and every entry links to the exact source we used so you can check it yourself. Every entry also shows the date it was last checked. Because waitlists can open or close within days, always confirm directly with the housing authority before applying.
What does a "Limited" waitlist status mean?
Limited means the housing authority is accepting applications only for certain applicants, such as veterans, seniors, people with disabilities, or residents of a specific area, or only during a short lottery window. Open the PHA page to read the exact note we recorded.
Why does the waitlist near me show closed?
Most Section 8 waitlists stay closed because demand far exceeds available vouchers. Housing authorities open lists for short windows, sometimes just days. If your local list is closed, apply with nearby housing authorities too. You can apply to more than one, and applying is always free.