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Section 8 Waiting Lists Open December 2025

Brittney Richey
Published December 29, 2025 11:30:pm EST

Housing Waiting List Openings - December 2025

Introduction

Late December 2025 brings an important affordable housing opportunity in California with an extended application window spanning the year-end holiday period into the new year.

URGENT - Opening Today

Housing Authority of the City of Baldwin Park - Baldwin Park, California

  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Opening Date: Sunday, December 29, 2025 (Today)
  • Closing Date: January 6, 2026
  • Application Window: 9 days (spanning year-end)
  • Application Method: Online
  • Action Required: Apply anytime through January 6th
  • More Information & Apply: Baldwin Park Housing Authority

This year-end opportunity opens today and runs through January 6th, 2026, providing over a week for California residents to submit applications during the holiday period.

 

 

 

Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority - Baton Rouge

  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Properties: Kelly Terrace, Zion Terrace, Sharlo Terrace, Capital Square, Duane St., Scotlandville, Monte Sano, Wood Plaza, and Clarksdale Apartments
  • Opening Date: December 22, 2025 (Sunday)
  • Closing Date: December 26, 2025 (Thursday)
  • Application Window: 5 days (Christmas week)
  • Coverage: 9 different apartment properties
  • Action Required: Plan to apply during holiday week
  • More Information: East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority

This comprehensive multi-property opportunity covers nine different apartment locations throughout Baton Rouge with applications accepted during the holiday week from Sunday through Thursday after Christmas.

South Carolina

North Charleston Housing Authority

  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Property: Horizon Village Barony Place Apartments
  • Status: Currently Open and Accepting Applications
  • Closing Date: Until further notice
  • Application Window: Ongoing
  • How to Apply: Details available on website
  • More Information: North Charleston Housing Authority

This property-specific opportunity at Horizon Village Barony Place Apartments is currently accepting applications with no specified closing date.

Michigan

Taylor Housing Commission

  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
  • Opening Date: December 2025
  • Closing Date: Until further notice
  • Application Window: Ongoing
  • Application Method: Online
  • How to Apply: Apply directly through housing authority portal
  • More Information & Apply: Taylor Housing Commission Application

This ongoing opportunity provides extended flexibility for Michigan residents to submit Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher applications online at their convenience throughout the holiday season. 

URGENT - Opening Today (First Time in 10 Years)

Prince George County Housing Authority - Prince George County, Maryland

  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
  • Opening Date: Monday, December 1, 2025 (Today)
  • Closing Date: December 5, 2025
  • Application Window: 5 days only
  • Historic Note: First opening in 10 years
  • Action Required: Apply immediately - rare opportunity
  • More Information: Prince George County Event Notice

This historic opportunity marks the first Section 8 HCV waiting list opening in Prince George County in a decade, closing Thursday with only five days to apply.

URGENT - Closing This Week

Georgia Department of Community Affairs - Statewide, Georgia

  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Status: Currently Open
  • Closing Date: December 3, 2025 (Tuesday)
  • Application Window: Only 2 days remaining
  • Coverage: Multiple affordable housing properties statewide
  • Action Required: Apply immediately - closes Tuesday
  • More Information: Georgia DCA Public Notice

This statewide opportunity covering multiple project-based voucher properties closes Tuesday, requiring immediate action for Georgia residents seeking affordable housing.

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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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