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Section 8 Waiting Lists Open May 2026

Brittney Richey
Published May 26, 2026 01:07:am EST

 Section 8 Waitlist Openings Week of May 25 - May 31 2026

Memorial Day week 2026 brings Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing, and affordable rental opportunities across the United States. This update highlights 9 housing authority openings from May 26-29, with a major coordinated opening on Tuesday, May 27 featuring 5 public housing authorities across 5 states. Additional opportunities include HCV programs in North Carolina and Minnesota, plus an affordable rental opening in Massachusetts.

Opening Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)

North Carolina

Washington Housing Authority

Eastern North Carolina opportunity (coastal region).

Minnesota

Moorhead Public Housing Agency

Western Minnesota opportunity (Fargo-Moorhead metro area).

Major Tuesday Opening - May 27 (5 Housing Authorities - 5 States)

Virginia (2 Authorities - Same Region)

James City County Office of Housing

Williamsburg area opportunity in historic Virginia.

Williamsburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority

City of Williamsburg opportunity (adjacent to James City County).

South Carolina

Housing Authority of Myrtle Beach

South Carolina Grand Strand coastal opportunity.

Louisiana

Housing Authority of St. Charles Parish

Southeast Louisiana opportunity (New Orleans metro area).

Connecticut

Housing Authority of the Town of Enfield

North-central Connecticut opportunity (near Hartford).

Opening Wednesday, May 28

Minnesota

Stearns County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

Central Minnesota opportunity (St. Cloud area).

Opening Thursday, May 29

Massachusetts

Yarmouth Housing Authority

Cape Cod opportunity (different from traditional Section 8).

Opening Sunday, May 18 (6 Housing Authorities - 3 States)

Ohio (4 Housing Authorities - Coordinated Opening)

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority

Major southwest Ohio opportunity serving Cincinnati metro area.

Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority

Serves Clermont County east of Cincinnati.

Coshocton Metropolitan Housing Authority

Central Ohio opportunity, Coshocton County.

Clinton Metropolitan Housing Authority
  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
  • Opening Date: Sunday, May 18, 2026
  • Application Method: Contact housing authority (no website on file)
  • More Information: Contact housing authority for application details

Southwest Ohio, Clinton County.

Maryland

Baltimore County

Major metropolitan opportunity serving county surrounding Baltimore City.

Florida

Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers

Southwest Florida opportunity on Gulf Coast.

Opening Monday, May 19

Washington

Housing Authority of the City of Yakima

Central Washington opportunity.

Opening Tuesday, May 20 (3 Housing Authorities)

New Jersey

Beverly Housing Authority

Central New Jersey, Burlington County.

Massachusetts

Beverly Housing Authority

Important: Different housing authority from Beverly, NJ - this is Beverly, Massachusetts on Boston's North Shore.

Virginia

James City County Office of Housing

Williamsburg area opportunity in historic Virginia.

Opening Wednesday, May 21

Iowa

City of Dubuque
  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
  • Opening Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2026
  • Application Method: Online
  • How to Apply: cityofdubuque.org
  • More Information: City of Dubuque

Eastern Iowa opportunity on Mississippi River.

Open Monday, May 11 (4 Housing Authorities - 4 States)

Arkansas

Housing Authority of the City of Conway
  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
  • Opening Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
  • Status: Opened yesterday - check if still accepting applications
  • Application Method: Online
  • How to Apply: conwayhousing.org
  • More Information: Conway Housing Authority

Central Arkansas opportunity near Little Rock.

Kansas

Olathe Housing Authority
  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
  • Opening Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
  • Status: Opened yesterday - check if still accepting applications
  • Application Method: Online
  • How to Apply: olatheks.org
  • More Information: City of Olathe

Kansas City metro area opportunity (Kansas side).

Georgia

Housing Authority of Fulton County
  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
  • Opening Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
  • Status: Opened yesterday - check if still accepting applications
  • Application Method: Online
  • How to Apply: hafc.org
  • More Information: Housing Authority of Fulton County

Major Atlanta metro opportunity serving Fulton County.

Texas

Housing Authority of the City of Waco
  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
  • Opening Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
  • Status: Opened yesterday - check if still accepting applications
  • Application Method: Online
  • How to Apply: wacopha.org
  • More Information: Waco Housing Authority

Central Texas opportunity.

Opening Tuesday, May 12 (3 Housing Authorities - Nebraska)

Nebraska Triple Opening - TODAY

Chappell Housing Authority
  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
  • Opening Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (TODAY)
  • Application Method: Contact housing authority (no website on file)
  • More Information: Contact housing authority for application details

Western Nebraska panhandle opportunity.

Beatrice Housing Authority
  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
  • Opening Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (TODAY)
  • Application Method: Contact housing authority (no website on file)
  • More Information: Contact housing authority for application details

Southeast Nebraska opportunity.

Fremont Housing Authority

Eastern Nebraska opportunity near Omaha.

Opening Tomorrow - Wednesday, May 13

Iowa

City of Dubuque
  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
  • Opening Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (TOMORROW)
  • Application Method: Online
  • How to Apply: cityofdubuque.org
  • More Information: City of Dubuque

Eastern Iowa opportunity on Mississippi River.

Illinois

Housing Authority of Cook County

Major Chicago metropolitan area suburban opportunity.

Opening Thursday, May 15

Tennessee

Chattanooga Housing Authority

Southeast Tennessee opportunity.

Opening Friday, May 16

Oklahoma

Housing Authority of the City of Stillwater

North-central Oklahoma opportunity (Oklahoma State University town).

Opening Sunday, May 4 (5 Housing Authorities - 4 States)

Ohio

Marion Metropolitan Housing Authority

Central Ohio dual program opening.

Maryland

Baltimore County

Major metropolitan opportunity serving county surrounding Baltimore City.

Virginia (3 Separate Openings)

Loudoun County Department of Housing & Community Development

Note: This is traditional Section 8 HCV, different from the ADU programs that opened May 1.

Virginia Housing Development Authority (Statewide)

Major statewide PBV opportunity.

New Jersey

Somerville Housing Authority

Central New Jersey opportunity.

Opening Monday, May 5

California

City of Vacaville

Northern California opportunity between Sacramento and Bay Area.

Opening Tuesday, May 6

Virginia

Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Hampton Roads region opportunity.

Opening Wednesday, May 7

Colorado

Larimer County Housing Authority
  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
  • Opening Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2026
  • Application Method: Online
  • How to Apply: fchousing.com
  • More Information: Larimer County Housing

Northern Colorado opportunity (Fort Collins area).

Opening Thursday, May 8

Texas

Harlingen Housing Authority

South Texas Rio Grande Valley opportunity.

Arizona

Chandler Housing & Redevelopment Division

Phoenix metro area opportunity (southeast valley).

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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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