Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher
Centralized Waiting List 
How to Apply to the Centralized Waiting List

Three ways to apply: 

1. Apply online (click link)

2. Download* and print a Preliminary Application. 

Preliminary Application (English)
Preliminary Application (Portuguese)
Preliminary Application (Spanish)
Preliminary Application (Haitian Creole)
Preliminary Application (Chinese)
Preliminary Application (Russian)
Preliminary Application (Vietnamese)

* Click here to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these documents if not already installed on your computer.

3. Contact a Participating Housing Authority to have an application mailed to you . 

 Important information when completing the application: 

•   Read the preliminary application carefully and complete it fully.
  
•   Check ALL Preferences that Apply
   
  Please read attached “  Definitions of Preferences  ” to determine which apply to you, and check all that apply.
   
  NOTE:  Participating housing authorities may or may not use some or all of the preferences listed above.  These definitions are minimum qualifications; housing authorities may have more specific criteria within a particular preference. Some participating housing authorities use no preferences and select by date & time only.
  
• Return Completed Application to a Participating Agency
   
  Applications must be completed fully, signed and dated.  Applicant needs to COMPLETE ONLY ONE PRELIMINARY APPLICATION and return it to ONE PARTICIPATING HOUSING AUTHORITY.  By completing the one application, the applicant is included on the Centralized Waiting List and considered by ALL participating housing authorities.
   
  Completed applications may be delivered in person or mailed to any participating housing authority.  Copies, facsimiles or emails of completed applications will not be accepted.  No documentation is needed at time of application.  Applications will be accepted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, familial status or disability.
  
  

  Reminder:  Only ONE application per family will be accepted.  There is no need to go to more than one participating agency to submit an application.

• If you have a disability and require an accommodation, please call any participating Housing Authority.
  

NOTE : Participating housing authorities may have additional housing assistance programs available. Please contact them directly to request information and applications for any additional housing assistance.