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.
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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