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Section 8 Waiting List 2026 - Is It Open Near You?

Most Section 8 waiting lists have wait times of 2–10 years and many are currently closed. The key is to apply to every open PHA in your area and keep your information updated. Below you can find waiting list status for major cities verified as of April 2026.

✓ Verified April 2026 50 cities tracked

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.

CityHousing AuthorityWaitlist StatusPhone
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

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