Section 8 Waiting Lists Opening Mid-July 2025: Colorado and Texas Updates

Introduction

Mid-July 2025 brings significant affordable housing opportunities as housing authorities in Colorado and Texas open their Section 8 waiting lists. This update highlights brief but important openings in Colorado Springs and Fort Worth, providing crucial information for families and individuals seeking housing assistance.

Colorado

Colorado Springs Housing Authority

• Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
• Opening Date: July 15, 2025
• Closing Date: July 17, 2025 (close of business)
• Application Window: 3 days only
• How to Apply: WaitListCheck Colorado Springs Portal
• More Information: Colorado Springs Housing Authority Application Info
• Additional Details: HUD Housing Network - Colorado Springs Housing Authority

This brief three-day window serves residents of Colorado Springs with Housing Choice Voucher opportunities.

Texas

Fort Worth Housing Solutions

• Programs: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher & Project-Based Voucher
• Opening Date: July 7, 2025
• Closing Date: July 10, 2025
• Application Window: 4 days only
• Application Methods:
  • PBV Program: www.applyfwhspbv.org
  • HCV Program: fortworth.myhousing.com
• More Information: FWHS HCV-PBV Wait Lists Announcement
• Additional Details: HUD Housing Network - Fort Worth Housing Authority

Fort Worth offers both Housing Choice Vouchers and Project-Based Vouchers during a brief four-day window.

Understanding the Programs

Housing Choice Vouchers (Available in Both Locations)

Housing Choice Vouchers provide:

1. Maximum Flexibility:

   • Choose housing anywhere that accepts vouchers
   • Can move while keeping assistance
   • Access to diverse neighborhoods

2. Affordability:

   • Pay approximately 30% of income toward rent
   • Housing authority covers remaining approved amount
   • Predictable housing costs

3. Quality Standards:

   • Units must pass housing quality inspections
   • Ensures safe and decent housing
   • Regular re-inspections maintain standards

Project-Based Vouchers (Fort Worth Only)

Fort Worth's PBV program additionally offers:

1. Property-Specific Assistance:

   • Tied to specific developments
   • Often shorter waiting times than HCV
   • No portability to other locations

2. Immediate Housing Options:

   • Units available at designated properties
   • May include additional amenities
   • Streamlined move-in process

Critical Application Tips for Short Windows

Colorado Springs (July 15-17):

1. Three-Day Strategy:

   • Mark July 15 immediately on calendar
   • Set multiple reminders
   • Apply on July 15 if possible

2. WaitListCheck Platform:

   • Familiarize yourself with the portal beforehand
   • Test your login capabilities
   • Have technical support contacts ready

3. Weekend Consideration:

   • Note that this likely includes a weekend
   • Plan accordingly for any technical issues
   • Don't assume business hours only

Fort Worth (July 7-10):

1. Dual Application Opportunity:

   • Consider applying to both HCV and PBV programs
   • Use different portals for each program
   • Understand the differences between programs

2. Four-Day Window Management:

   • Apply early in the window (July 7-8)
   • Don't wait until the final day
   • Prepare applications for both programs if interested

3. Different Portals:

   • Ensure you're using the correct website for each program
   • Don't mix up the application portals
   • Bookmark both sites in advance

Required Documentation

Prepare these documents in advance for both locations:

1. Identity Verification:

   • Photo identification for all household members
   • Social Security cards
   • Birth certificates

2. Income Documentation:

   • Recent pay stubs
   • Employment verification letters
   • Benefits statements (Social Security, disability, etc.)
   • Bank statements

3. Contact Information:

   • Current address
   • Phone numbers
   • Email address
   • Emergency contacts

Pre-Application Checklist

One Week Before Opening:

1. Gather all required documents
2. Test internet connection and devices
3. Create accounts on application portals if possible
4. Set calendar reminders with alerts

Day Before Opening:

1. Charge all devices fully
2. Clear browser cache and cookies
3. Close unnecessary programs and browser tabs
4. Prepare quiet, distraction-free application space

Day of Application:

1. Apply as early as possible in the window
2. Have all documents readily accessible
3. Take screenshots of completed applications
4. Save all confirmation numbers

Why These Brief Windows Matter

Both Colorado Springs and Fort Worth are using very short application windows, which indicates:

1. High Demand:

   • Limited voucher availability
   • Strong local housing need
   • Competitive application environment

2. Administrative Efficiency:

   • Concentrated application processing
   • Reduced administrative burden
   • Faster waiting list creation

3. Fair Access:

   • Equal opportunity for all eligible applicants
   • Prevents overwhelming application volumes
   • Manageable processing timeline

Conclusion

These mid-July Section 8 waiting list openings in Colorado Springs and Fort Worth represent critical opportunities for individuals and families seeking affordable housing assistance. With extremely limited application windows—just 3-4 days each—immediate preparation and prompt action are essential.

Whether you're seeking Housing Choice Voucher flexibility in Colorado Springs or considering both HCV and PBV options in Fort Worth, these programs can substantially reduce housing costs by limiting rent to approximately 30% of household income.

Mark July 7 for Fort Worth and July 15 for Colorado Springs on your calendar immediately. Gather your documentation now, and be ready to apply as soon as these brief but valuable windows open!