Section 8 Waiting List Openings: August 2026 Summary
- Author: Courtney Erdman
- Posted: 2026-08-14
Below is a clear, easy-to-read breakdown of where waiting lists are opening, how each program works, and what documents you need to prepare before applying.
Limited Section 8 Openings: Week of August 19, 2026
| Housing Authority & Location | Program Type | Opening Date | How to Apply | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie County Consortium (Erie County, NY) | Housing Choice Voucher — Family Unification Program (FUP/FUPY) only | Wed Aug 19 – Fri Aug 21, 2026 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.) | Referral-only; not open to the general public. Contact the Erie County Consortium or your FUP partner agency for referral eligibility. | Limited to FUP/FUPY referrals. |
Openings for the Week of August 10, 2026
Seven housing authorities across six states are accepting applications this week:| Housing Authority & Location | Program Type | Opening Date | How to Apply |
| Pinellas County Housing Authority (Pinellas County, FL) |
Project-Based Voucher | Monday, August 10, 2026 | Online at pinellashousing.com |
| Beatrice Housing Authority (Beatrice, NE) |
Housing Choice Voucher | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | Contact the housing authority directly by phone or in person |
| City of Dubuque (Dubuque, IA) |
Housing Choice Voucher | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | Online at cityofdubuque.org |
| Fremont Housing Authority (Fremont, NE) |
Housing Choice Voucher | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | Online at fremonthousing.org |
| Richfield Housing & Redevelopment Authority (Richfield, MN) |
Housing Choice Voucher | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | Online at richfieldmn.gov |
| Columbia Housing & Redevelopment Corp. (Columbia, TN) |
Project-Based Voucher | Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | Online at chrc-tn.org |
| Harlingen Housing Authority (Harlingen, TX) |
Housing Choice Voucher | Friday, August 14, 2026 | Online at harlingen-ha.com |
Openings for the Week of August 3, 2026
Two locations opened their lists earlier in the month:- Monroe Housing Authority (Monroe, NC): Opened a Project-Based Voucher list on Monday, August 3, 2026. Applications are available online at monroehousing.com.
- Montrose County Housing Authority (Montrose, CO): Opened a Housing Choice Voucher list on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Applications are available online at montroseha.com.
Types of Vouchers Offered
Housing assistance generally falls into two main categories:- Housing Choice Vouchers (Tenant-Based): These vouchers move with you. You find your own private rental housing that accepts Section 8, and the program pays a portion of your rent (typically, you pay around 30% of your income).
- Project-Based Vouchers (Property-Attached): The rental assistance is tied directly to a specific apartment complex or building. If you move out of the property, the assistance stays with the unit. These lists often move faster because they are location-specific.
Required Application Documents
To ensure your application process goes smoothly, gather the following paperwork for all household members beforehand:- Identification: Government-issued photo IDs and Social Security cards for all family members.
- Proof of Age: Birth certificates for everyone in the household.
- Proof of Income: Recent pay stubs, bank statements (2–3 months), and official statements for benefits (such as SSI, SSDI, TANF, or unemployment).
- Housing Details: Current rental address, rental history, and contact information for your present landlord.
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