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Section 8 Waiting Lists Open September 2025

Brittney Richey
Published September 16, 2025 12:51:am EST

September 2025 Housing Waiting List Openings

Mid-September 2025 presents diverse affordable housing opportunities across California, Alabama, and South Carolina. This update features varying application windows from an extremely brief one-hour opening to extended periods lasting over a month, including both Housing Choice Voucher and Project-Based Voucher programs with specific property locations.

URGENT - One Hour Opening Only

Housing Authority of the City of Charleston - Charleston, South Carolina

  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Properties: Eastside and Radcliffe Borough Scattered Sites
  • Opening Date: September 23, 2025
  • Opening Time: 12:00 PM local time
  • Closing Time: 1:00 PM local time
  • Application Window: 1 hour only
  • Action Required: Mark calendars - timing extremely important
  • More Information: Charleston Housing Authority Public Notice

This extremely brief one-hour window requires applicants to be fully prepared and ready to apply immediately when the list opens on September 23rd.

California

Inglewood Housing Authority

  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
  • Opening Date: September 20, 2025
  • Closing Date: September 24, 2025
  • Application Window: 5 days
  • Application Method: Online only
  • How to Apply: Online application portal
  • More Information: City of Inglewood Document
  • Apply: Waitlist Application Portal

This five-day online-only application window provides California residents with a reasonable timeframe to submit applications for Housing Choice Vouchers.

Alabama

Foley Housing Authority

  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Property: South Oak Apartments
  • Unit Types: 3 bedroom units
  • Opening Date: September 17, 2025
  • Closing Date: October 29, 2025
  • Application Window: 6 weeks
  • How to Apply: Details available on website
  • More Information: Foley Housing Authority South Oak Apartments

This extended six-week application period for 3-bedroom units at South Oak Apartments provides excellent flexibility for Alabama residents seeking family housing.

Texas

McAllen Housing Commission

  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
  • Opening Date: September 11, 2025
  • Closing Date: Until further notice (typically when spots filled or funding exhausted)
  • Application Window: Open until capacity reached
  • Action Required: Submit application promptly for better waiting list position
  • How to Apply: Details available on website
  • More Information: McAllen Housing Commission

This upcoming opportunity will remain open until application capacity is reached or funding is exhausted, making early submission important for optimal waiting list positioning.

North Carolina

Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA)

  • Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) - Tenant-Based
  • Opening Date: October 1, 2025
  • Closing Date: No closing date set
  • Application Window: Mark your calendars - limited space
  • How to Apply: Details will be available on website
  • More Information: Housing Authority of the City of Asheville

This October opening provides tenant-based Housing Choice Voucher opportunities with no predetermined closing date, though space is always limited requiring prompt action when opened.

Florida

Gainesville Housing Authority

  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Opening Date: September 24, 2025
  • Opening Time: 10:00 AM
  • Unit Types: 1-4 bedroom units
  • Coverage: Various locations
  • How to Apply: Details available through housing authority
  • More Information: Gainesville Housing Authority Facebook

This multi-location opportunity offers 1-4 bedroom units across various Gainesville properties, providing options for different family sizes and housing needs.

Indiana

Housing Authority City of Bedford

  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Property: Hamilton Court Apartments
  • Opening Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 (Today)
  • Closing Date: Until further notice
  • Application Window: Ongoing
  • How to Apply: Details available through housing authority
  • More Information: WBIW News Coverage

This property-specific opportunity at Hamilton Court Apartments opens today and provides ongoing access for Bedford area residents seeking affordable housing.

North Carolina

Housing Authority of the City of Asheville

  • Program: Public Housing
  • Status: Currently Open and Accepting Applications
  • Closing Date: Until further notice
  • Application Window: Ongoing
  • How to Apply: Details available on website
  • More Information: Housing Authority of the City of Asheville

The public housing waiting list is currently accepting applications with no specified closing date, offering flexibility for Asheville area residents.

Housing Authority of the City of Asheville

  • Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
  • Opening Date: October 1, 2025
  • Closing Date: Until further notice
  • Application Window: Opening in October
  • How to Apply: Details will be available on website
  • More Information: Housing Authority of the City of Asheville

This upcoming October opportunity will provide additional Section 8 project-based voucher options for Asheville residents, complementing the currently open public housing program.

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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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