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1. How do I apply?

The Section 8 HCV waiting list is currently CLOSED.  We are NOT accepting new applications for assistance at this time.  We will publish Waiting List Announcements in the local newspaper and on this webpage to inform potential applicants when the waiting list will open and close.

At application time, we receive applications and place households on a waiting list. The waiting list is organized by preference points and date/time of application. Our PHA has established 6 local preferences for selecting families from the waiting list. The more preference points an applicant has, the higher the applicant’s place on the waiting list. All preferences being claimed will be verified by the PHA.

2. Am I eligible for the program?

Once your household nears the top of the waiting list, the PHA will contact you by mail and schedule an eligibility appointment (in-office) to collect information on family composition, income and assets. The PHA will verify the information with other local agencies, your employer and bank, and will use the information to determine program eligibility.

3. How long will it be before I receive assistance?

It depends on 2 things; how much funding the Housing Authority has available to assist new households and how many waiting list preference points you are eligible for. Typical wait time is 3-months to 1.5 years.

4. How much rental assistance will I get?

The amount of your rental assistance subsidy is calculated by using a HUD-provided formula – we won’t know the exact amount of the assistance until you have established eligibility and found a rental unit that your household qualifies for.