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Section 8 waiting lists.

Find a local record, see when it was checked and go straight to the agency for current application instructions.

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Explore the recorded openings.

These lists were recorded as open or using a lottery. Review the dates and source before relying on a record. An application window is not a promise of an available voucher.

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    Choose an area above to see its email signup. Signing up for updates does not place you on a housing authority’s waiting list.

    The full local picture

    Waiting-list records by metro.

    Local guides include agency contacts and recorded closed or unconfirmed lists. The labels below describe past checks, not today’s availability.

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    Don’t see your area? This tracker covers selected metros. More local offices are available in the housing authority directory.

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    When a list isn’t taking applications

    Keep your next step
    within reach.

    A closed voucher list is a reason to ask about other options. Start with the agency’s current instructions.

    Ask about other housing programsPrepare questions about public housing and project-based assistance.Explore income-restricted apartmentsReview property options and their individual application requirements.Already have a voucher?Move on to the housing search and your agency’s approval process.

    Understand the process

    A record is a starting point.

    Use it to find the right source and ask better questions about your next step.

    HUD’s applicant and tenant guidance ↗
    Does an open waiting list mean a voucher is available now?

    No. An application window lets people apply for a waiting list. Joining a list does not guarantee immediate assistance. The housing authority controls its application, selection and eligibility process.

    Can I apply to more than one housing authority?

    HUD notes that applicants may need to apply to multiple housing authority waiting lists. Check each agency’s instructions, service area and rules about where you may initially use a voucher.

    What should I do after applying?

    Save your confirmation, follow the agency’s instructions and keep your contact and household information up to date. Contact that agency directly about your application; VoucherMatch does not manage its waiting list.

    Does “unconfirmed” mean a list is closed?

    No. It means we have not confirmed the status in the record. A missing or older record does not tell you whether an agency is accepting applications today. Use the local guide or housing authority directory to contact the office.

    About these records: agency checks carry their recorded dates and sources. Status can change between checks. VoucherMatch does not take applications, hold a place on a waiting list or decide eligibility.