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Section 8 Waiting Lists Open June 2026

Brittney Richey
Published June 02, 2026 02:52:pm EST

Section 8 Waiting Lists Opening Week of June 1, 2026: HCV and PBV Multi-State Opportunities

Introduction

The week of June 1, 2026 brings a substantial wave of Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and Project-Based Voucher opportunities across the United States and Puerto Rico. This update highlights 10 housing authority openings from June 1-4, with a major coordinated opening on Sunday, June 1 featuring 8 housing authorities across 6 states and 1 territory, plus additional openings on Wednesday, June 4 in Georgia and Tennessee. This week includes opportunities from the West Coast to Puerto Rico and the Southeast.

Opening Sunday, June 1 (8 Housing Authorities - 6 States/1 Territory)

Utah

Housing Authority of Utah County

Central Utah opportunity (Provo-Orem metro area).

Louisiana

Housing Authority of St. Charles Parish

Southeast Louisiana opportunity (New Orleans metro area).

Note: St. Charles Parish also opened public housing on May 27 - this is a separate HCV program.

Puerto Rico

Municipality of Isabela
  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
  • Opening Date: Sunday, June 1, 2026
  • Application Method: Contact municipality (no website on file)
  • More Information: Contact Isabela Housing Authority for application details

Northern Puerto Rico opportunity on Atlantic coast.

California (2 Authorities)

City of Roseville

Northern California opportunity (Sacramento metro east).

County of Shasta Housing Authority
  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
  • Opening Date: Sunday, June 1, 2026
  • Application Method: Online
  • How to Apply: co.shasta.ca.us
  • More Information: Shasta County

Northern California opportunity (Redding area, north of Sacramento).

Connecticut

Naugatuck Housing Authority
  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
  • Opening Date: Sunday, June 1, 2026
  • Application Method: Online
  • How to Apply: naugatuck-ct.gov
  • More Information: Town of Naugatuck

Western Connecticut opportunity (near Waterbury, west of Hartford).

Illinois

Housing Authority of the County of Union

Southern Illinois opportunity (Union County, near Kentucky border).

New Jersey

Union County Housing Authority

Northern New Jersey opportunity (includes Newark, Elizabeth, and surrounding communities).

Opening Wednesday, June 4 (2 Housing Authorities)

Georgia

Housing Authority of the City of Greenville
  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
  • Opening Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2026
  • Application Method: Contact housing authority (no website on file)
  • More Information: Contact Greenville Housing Authority for application details

Northwest Georgia opportunity.

Tennessee

Greeneville Housing Authority
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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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