Syracuse Housing Authority

Waiting Lists

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Open: Syracuse Housing Authority Public Housing

The Syracuse Housing Authority (SHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications since at least May, 2015, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Victims of Domestic Violence (certification, order of protection)
  • Displacement due to lead-based paint risk,
  • Displacement due to fire or other natural disaster through no fault of family (fire report)
  • Displacement by the government due to your residence being condemned or other reason

For more information, visit the SHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Syracuse Housing Authority, as of March 5, 2020.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (315) 475-6181.

Next Steps

Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.

Last Updated on 03/14/2024.

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Closed: Syracuse, New York Section 8 Voucher

The Syracuse Housing Authority (SHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from March 25, 2024, until March 31, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

3,500 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the SHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the SHA website on March 14, 2024.

Service Area

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Syracuse, New York.

Last Updated on 03/31/2024.

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About Syracuse Housing Authority

516 Burt Street, Syracuse, NY | Visit Website | (315) 475-6181

Syracuse Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 6,470 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..

Housing Authority Jurisdiction

Low-income housing managed by Syracuse Housing Authority is located in Syracuse, NY.

Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.

Office Hours

Open today from 8:30am to 4:30pm ET.

Day Hours
Monday 8:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday 8:30am-4:30pm