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Section 8 Waiting Lists Open August 2025

Brittney Richey
Published August 26, 2025 12:01:am EST

Introduction

This week brings a mix of critical deadline alerts and upcoming opportunities across Texas, South Carolina, Missouri, and Hawaii. Immediate action is required for several time-sensitive openings, including a waiting list closing tonight and extremely brief application windows, alongside upcoming opportunities in September.

URGENT - Closing Tonight

St. Louis Housing Authority - St. Louis, Missouri

  • Program: Public Housing
  • Status: CLOSING TONIGHT
  • Deadline: August 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
  • Coverage: Multiple communities
  • Action Required: Submit application before midnight tonight
  • More Information: St. Louis Housing Authority

Applications must be submitted before 11:59 PM tonight to be added to the waiting list for various public housing communities.

URGENT - Opening Tomorrow

Housing Authority of the City of Charleston - Charleston, South Carolina

  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Property: Esau Jenkins Village Apartments
  • Opening Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
  • Opening Time: 12:00 PM local time
  • Closing Time: 1:00 PM local time
  • Application Window: 1 hour only
  • Action Required: Set reminders and be fully prepared
  • More Information: Charleston Housing Authority Public Notice

This extremely brief one-hour window requires applicants to mark their calendars and be ready to apply immediately when the list opens tomorrow.

URGENT - Open Today Only

Galveston Housing Authority - Galveston, Texas

  • Program: Public Housing
  • Opening Date: Today, August 25, 2025
  • Closing Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
  • Application Window: 2 days
  • Preferences: Senior Citizens
  • Action Required: Apply immediately - closes tomorrow
  • More Information: Galveston Housing Authority

This senior-preference public housing opportunity opened today and closes tomorrow, making immediate action critical for eligible seniors.

Texas

McAllen Housing Authority

  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
  • Opening Date: September 11, 2025
  • Opening Time: 8:00 AM
  • Closing Date: Until all available spots are filled
  • Application Window: Open until capacity reached
  • How to Apply: Details available on website
  • More Information: McAllen Housing Authority

This upcoming opportunity in early September will remain open until the waiting list reaches capacity, requiring prompt action when it opens.

Hawaii

Hawaii Housing and Community Development Corporation

  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
  • Coverage: Multi-County
  • Status: Currently Open
  • Closing Date: Until further notice
  • Application Window: Ongoing
  • How to Apply: Details available on website
  • More Information: Hawaii County Housing

This statewide opportunity provides ongoing access to Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers across multiple Hawaii counties.

 

Late August 2025 presents critical affordable housing opportunities across South Carolina, Florida, North Carolina, and Illinois. This update features an extremely time-sensitive senior housing opportunity with only a one-hour application window, alongside limited-capacity family housing and ongoing senior-preference programs.

South Carolina

Housing Authority of the City of Charleston

  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Property: Esau Apartments
  • Target: Senior Citizens
  • Opening Date: August 26, 2025
  • Opening Time: 12:00 PM
  • Closing Time: 1:00 PM
  • Application Window: 1 hour only
  • How to Apply: Details available on website
  • More Information: Charleston Housing Authority Public Notice

This extremely brief one-hour window requires seniors to mark their calendars and be prepared to apply immediately when the list opens.

Florida

Alachua County Housing Authority - Gainesville

  • Program: Public Housing
  • Opening Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 (Today)
  • Unit Types: 4 and 5 bedroom units
  • Capacity: 200 applications per unit size
  • Application Window: Limited time and space
  • How to Apply: Apply early - extremely limited capacity
  • More Information: Alachua County Housing Authority Public Notice

This limited-capacity opportunity for large families requires immediate action with only 200 applications accepted for each bedroom size.

North Carolina

Lumberton Housing Authority

  • Program: Public Housing
  • Status: Recently Opened - Still Accepting Applications
  • Closing Date: Until further notice
  • Application Window: Ongoing
  • How to Apply: Details available on website
  • More Information: Lumberton Housing Authority News

This recently opened waiting list continues to accept applications from those seeking affordable housing in the Lumberton area.

Illinois

Housing Authority of Cook County

  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Status: Currently Accepting Applications
  • Preferences: Seniors
  • Coverage: Multiple properties
  • Closing Date: Until further notice
  • Application Window: Ongoing
  • More Information: Cook County Housing Authority Application

This ongoing opportunity serves seniors across multiple Cook County properties with preference given to senior applicants.

 

For the week of August 11 2025 new affordable housing waiting lists are opening in Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Indiana. This update includes public housing and section 8 waiting list opportunities with extended application periods and a brief family-focused waiting list requiring immediate action.

Louisiana

Alexandria Housing Authority

This ongoing opportunity serves larger families seeking 3-5 bedroom units with limited availability, providing flexibility for applicants to submit when ready.

Massachusetts

Worcester Housing Authority

Multiple public housing waiting lists are available for various household sizes and preferences, offering excellent flexibility for Worcester area residents.

Indiana

Gary Housing Authority

This time-sensitive family-focused public housing opportunity requires immediate action with only 4 days remaining in the application window.

Indiana

Gary Housing Authority

This family-focused public housing opportunity serves Gary residents with a brief application window requiring prompt action.

Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Public Housing Authority

This extremely brief application window requires immediate attention for Baton Rouge area residents seeking project-based voucher assistance.

New Jersey

Senior Citizens United Community Services (SCUCS)

This limited-capacity program accepts only 250 applications, making early submission within the window crucial for New Jersey residents.

Florida

Ormond Beach Housing Authority

This property-specific opportunity serves families seeking 1-3 bedroom units in Ormond Beach, with applications accepted until the waiting list reaches capacity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Section 8 Waiting List?

Section 8 Waiting lists are lists that are maintained by local Housing Authorities to determine who receives a section 8 housing voucher. Each list is different in the way that it operates. Some housing authorities use a lottery system where recipients are chosen at random and others operate a list on a first-come, first-serve basis. Getting your name on your local housing authorities waiting list is typically the first step toward securing a housing voucher.

How Long Does It Take to Get a Voucher Once Im On the Waiting List?

The time it takes to get a voucher once on a section 8 waiting list depends on a number of factors. Some housing authority’s waitlist is very small and voucher assistance can be provided quickly. In larger communities with long waiting lists the times can take months or longer.

How Do I Check My Status on the Waiting List?

Contact the housing authority that maintains the waiting list you are currently on. This is a critical step as some housing authorities will remove names from their waiting list in an effort to keep their list up to date. Its recommended to continually check your status to ensure that your name remains on the waiting list and you continue to express your need for affordable housing.

What Happens Once My Name is Selected From The Waiting List?

Typically the housing authority will do final checks to ensure that you still meet the eligibility requirements such as income restrictions and also confirm your household size hasnt changed. This helps ensure your receiving the proper amount of assistance. Once final checks and approvals are complete you can begin yoru search for an affordable home that accepts your section 8 voucher.

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