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Section 8 Waiting Lists Open November 2025

Brittney Richey
Published November 24, 2025 11:42:pm EST

Low Income Housing Waiting List Openings for November 2025

Introduction

Late November through December 2025 brings critical affordable housing opportunities across Louisiana, New Jersey, and Michigan. This update features an urgent closing deadline this week with limited office hours due to Thanksgiving, an extremely brief four-hour opening in December, and an extended year-end Housing Choice Voucher opportunity.

URGENT - Closing This Week

Shreveport Housing Authority - Shreveport, Louisiana

  • Program: Public Housing
  • Status: Currently Open
  • Closing Date: November 28, 2025 (Thursday - Thanksgiving Week)
  • Application Window: Only days remaining
  • Action Required: Contact housing authority ASAP - office hours may be limited for Thanksgiving
  • More Information: Shreveport Housing Authority Application

This waiting list closes Thursday during Thanksgiving week with potentially limited office hours, requiring immediate action for Louisiana residents.

CRITICAL - Four Hours Only

Guttenberg Housing Authority - Guttenberg, New Jersey

  • Program: Public Housing
  • Opening Date: December 9, 2025
  • Opening Time: 9:00 AM
  • Closing Time: 1:00 PM
  • Application Window: 4 hours only
  • Availability: Extremely limited space
  • Action Required: Mark calendars and set alarms - very brief window
  • More Information: Guttenberg Housing Authority Application

This extremely brief four-hour window on December 9th requires applicants to be fully prepared and ready to apply immediately when the list opens.

Michigan

Taylor Housing Commission

  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
  • Opening Date: December 20, 2025
  • Closing Date: December 31, 2025
  • Application Window: 12 days
  • How to Apply: Details available on website
  • More Information: Taylor Housing Commission Announcement

This year-end opportunity provides a 12-day application window through December 31st, offering reasonable flexibility for Michigan residents during the holiday season.

Mid-November 2025 brings important affordable housing opportunities across Nevada, Alabama, and Florida. This update features an extended month-long application period opening today, a brief senior-specific opportunity opening tomorrow, and a unique recurring monthly public housing opening providing multiple chances to apply.

Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority

  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Opening Date: Monday, November 17, 2025 (Today)
  • Closing Date: December 15, 2025
  • Application Window: Nearly 1 month
  • Action Required: Apply anytime through December 15th
  • More Information: Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority

This extended application period opens today and runs through mid-December, providing excellent flexibility for Nevada residents.

Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) - Birmingham, Alabama

  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Property: South Towne Apartments
  • Unit Types: 2 bedroom units
  • Target: Senior Citizens
  • Opening Date: November 18, 2025
  • Closing Date: November 21, 2025
  • Application Window: 4 days only
  • Action Required: Apply immediately when opened tomorrow
  • More Information: Housing Authority of the Birmingham District

This brief four-day window for senior citizens opens tomorrow and closes Thursday, requiring prompt action for eligible Alabama seniors.

Florida

Flagler County Housing Authority

  • Program: Public Housing
  • Opening Date: 3rd Wednesday of each month
  • Schedule: Recurring monthly openings
  • Status: Recently announced - Until further notice
  • Application Window: Ongoing monthly opportunities
  • How to Apply: Details available on website
  • More Information: Flagler County Housing Authority

This unique recurring opportunity opens on the third Wednesday of each month, providing multiple chances for Florida residents to apply for public housing.

The week of November 10, 2025 brings diverse affordable housing opportunities across Texas, Connecticut, North Carolina, and Illinois. This update features an urgent closing deadline this week, upcoming openings with unique monthly schedules, and ongoing opportunities providing flexible application timelines.

URGENT - Closing This Week

Housing Authority of Danbury - Danbury, Connecticut

  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Status: Currently Open
  • Closing Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2025
  • Application Window: Only days remaining
  • Action Required: Apply immediately - closes Wednesday
  • More Information: Housing Authority of Danbury

This waiting list is currently accepting applications but closes this Wednesday, requiring immediate action for Connecticut residents.

Texas

Liberty County Housing Authority

  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
  • Opening Date: November 13, 2025 (Wednesday)
  • Closing Date: Until all spots are filled
  • Application Window: Open until capacity reached
  • Action Required: Apply early for better waiting list position
  • More Information: Liberty County Housing Authority

This opportunity opens Wednesday and will remain open until the waiting list reaches capacity, making early application important.

North Carolina

Fayetteville Housing Authority

  • Program: Public Housing
  • Opening Date: November 19, 2025
  • Schedule: 3rd Wednesday of each month
  • Application Window: Recurring monthly openings until further notice
  • How to Apply: Details available on website
  • More Information: Fayetteville Housing Authority

This unique recurring opportunity opens on the third Wednesday of each month, beginning November 19th, providing multiple chances to apply.

Illinois

Ogle County Housing Authority

  • Program: Public Housing
  • Status: Currently Accepting Applications
  • Closing Date: Until further notice
  • Application Window: Ongoing
  • Application Method: Online or in person
  • More Information: Ogle County Housing Authority

This ongoing opportunity provides flexibility for Illinois residents to submit applications either online or in person at their convenience.

Early November 2025 brings critical affordable housing opportunities across Texas, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. This update features multiple openings happening this week with varying application windows from brief three-day periods to ongoing availability, plus an extremely limited one-day-only opportunity later in the month.

URGENT - Opening This Week

Greenville Housing Authority - Greenville, South Carolina

  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
  • Opening Date: November 5, 2025
  • Closing Date: November 7, 2025
  • Application Window: 3 days only
  • Action Required: Apply immediately when opened Tuesday
  • More Information: Greenville Housing Authority

This brief three-day window opens Tuesday and closes Thursday, requiring prompt action for South Carolina residents.

Bessemer Housing Authority - Bessemer, Alabama

  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
  • Opening Date: November 5-7, 2025
  • Application Window: 3 days only
  • Coverage: Bessemer and surrounding communities
  • Action Required: Apply during the three-day window
  • More Information: Bessemer Housing Authority

This concurrent three-day opportunity serves Bessemer and surrounding Alabama communities, opening the same week as Greenville.

Texas

Longview Housing Authority

  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
  • Opening Date: November 6, 2025
  • Closing Date: Until further notice
  • Application Window: Ongoing from November 6th
  • How to Apply: Details available on website
  • More Information: Longview Housing Authority

This ongoing opportunity opening Wednesday provides extended flexibility for Longview area residents seeking Housing Choice Vouchers.

Georgia

Jonesboro Housing Authority

  • Program: Public Housing
  • Unit Types: 2 and 4 bedroom units
  • Opening Date: November 20, 2025
  • Closing Date: November 20, 2025
  • Application Window: 1 day only
  • Action Required: Mark calendars - one day only
  • More Information: Jonesboro Housing Authority

This extremely brief one-day-only opening for 2 and 4 bedroom units requires applicants to be fully prepared and ready to apply on November 20th.

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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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