Section 8 Waiting List Status by City
Verified April 2026. Always confirm current status directly with the housing authority — waitlists open and close with little notice.
| City | Housing Authority | Waitlist Status | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, Texas | Houston Housing Authority | Unknown | 713-260-0500 |
| Miami-Dade County, Florida | Miami-Dade Public Housing Authority | Unknown | 786-654-2400 |
| Los Angeles, California | Housing Authority of Los Angeles (HACLA) | ✗ Reported closed (April 2026) | 213-252-2500 |
| Chicago, Illinois | Chicago Housing Authority | ✗ Reported closed (April 2026) | 312-742-8500 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | Atlanta Housing | ✗ Reported closed (April 2026) | 404-892-4700 |
| Dallas, Texas | Dallas Housing Authority | Unknown | 214-951-8300 |
| Phoenix, Arizona | Housing Authority of Maricopa County | Unknown | 602-744-4500 |
| Charlotte, North Carolina | Inlivian (Charlotte Housing Authority) | Unknown | 704-336-5183 |
| Orlando, Florida | Orange County Housing Authority | Unknown | 407-894-0014 |
| San Antonio, Texas | San Antonio Housing Authority | Unknown | 210-477-6000 |
| Fort Worth, Texas | Fort Worth Housing Solutions | Unknown | 817-535-6641 |
| Jacksonville, Florida | Jacksonville Housing Authority | Unknown | 904-630-3810 |
| Tampa, Florida | Tampa Housing Authority | Unknown | 813-253-0551 |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | Raleigh Housing Authority | Unknown | 919-831-6890 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | Winston-Salem Housing Authority | Unknown | 336-727-8500 |
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia Housing Authority | ✗ Reported closed (April 2026) | 215-684-4000 |
| Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Housing Commission | Unknown | 313-877-8000 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | Memphis Housing Authority | Unknown | 901-544-1100 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency | Unknown | 615-252-8400 |
| Las Vegas, Nevada | Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority | Unknown | 702-451-8041 |
| Baltimore, Maryland | Housing Authority of Baltimore City | Unknown | 410-396-3232 |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | Housing Authority of New Orleans | Unknown | 504-670-3300 |
| Columbus, Ohio | Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority | Unknown | 614-421-6000 |
| Cincinnati, Ohio | Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority | Unknown | 513-977-5600 |
| Cleveland, Ohio | Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority | Unknown | 216-348-5000 |
| Indianapolis, Indiana | Indianapolis Housing Agency | Unknown | 317-261-7200 |
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Housing Authority of Milwaukee | Unknown | 414-286-5100 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | Kansas City Housing Authority | Unknown | 816-968-4100 |
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Oklahoma City Housing Authority | Unknown | 405-239-7551 |
| Tucson, Arizona | Tucson Housing Authority | Unknown | 520-791-4171 |
| Greensboro, North Carolina | Greensboro Housing Authority | Unknown | 336-275-8501 |
| Durham, North Carolina | Durham Housing Authority | Unknown | 919-683-1551 |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina | Fayetteville Metropolitan Housing Authority | Unknown | 910-483-3414 |
| Greenville, South Carolina | Greenville Housing Authority | Unknown | 864-467-4250 |
| Richmond, Virginia | Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority | Unknown | 804-780-4200 |
| Virginia Beach, Virginia | Virginia Beach Department of Housing | Unknown | 757-385-5750 |
| Norfolk, Virginia | Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority | Unknown | 757-623-1111 |
| St. Louis, Missouri | St. Louis Housing Authority | Unknown | 314-535-6500 |
| Minneapolis, Minnesota | Minneapolis Public Housing Authority | Unknown | 612-342-1400 |
| Denver, Colorado | Denver Housing Authority | Unknown | 720-932-3000 |
| Sacramento, California | Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency | ✗ Reported closed (April 2026) | 916-440-1390 |
| San Diego, California | San Diego Housing Commission | ✗ Reported closed (April 2026) | 619-578-7580 |
| Riverside, California | Housing Authority of the County of Riverside | Unknown | 951-351-0700 |
| Fresno, California | Housing Authority of Fresno County | Unknown | 559-443-8400 |
| Seattle, Washington | King County Housing Authority | ✗ Reported closed (April 2026) | 206-574-1100 |
| Portland, Oregon | Home Forward | ✗ Reported closed (April 2026) | 503-802-8300 |
| The Bronx, New York | New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) | ✗ Reported closed (April 2026) | 718-707-7771 |
| Brooklyn, New York | New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) | ✗ Reported closed (April 2026) | 718-707-7771 |
| Queens, New York | New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) | ✗ Reported closed (April 2026) | 718-707-7771 |
| Newark, New Jersey | Newark Housing Authority | Unknown | 973-273-6200 |
Last verified: April 2026. Status changes frequently — always call the housing authority directly to confirm.
What to Do While the Waiting List Is Closed
- Apply to nearby PHAs: Check housing authorities in surrounding counties — they may have open lists
- Sign up for alerts: Many PHAs email or text when their waitlist opens — register on their website
- Check for public housing: Public housing (PHA-owned units) has a separate waiting list from Section 8
- Apply for emergency rental assistance: Dial 211 for local emergency rental help programs
- LIHEAP: Get help paying utility bills while you wait — find your state LIHEAP office
- SNAP: Food assistance can free up income for rent — check SNAP eligibility