Section 8 Waiting Lists in North Dakota

As of July 21st, 2023, there are 5 Section 8 waiting lists that are open now, opening soon, or always open in North Dakota.

To apply to an open Section 8 waiting list in North Dakota, you need to submit a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) application to the respective housing authority that has an open waiting list. Here are the waiting lists with their respective openings:

• The Rolette County Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The McKenzie County, North Dakota Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Dunn County, North Dakota Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Northwest Regional Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Emmons County Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Dunn County, North Dakota Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Stark County, North Dakota Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Traill County, North Dakota Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Mercer County Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The North Central Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Morton County Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Housing Authority of the City of Williston Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Grand Forks County, North Dakota Section 8 waiting list has been open since April 14th, 2015.
• The McHenry and Pierce County, North Dakota Section 8 waiting list has been open since March 1st, 2019.
• The Ward County, North Dakota Section 8 waiting list has been open since March 1st, 2019.
• The Mountrail County, North Dakota Section 8 waiting list has been open since March 1st, 2019.
• The Lamoure County, North Dakota Section 8 waiting list has been open since October 21st, 2021.
• The McIntosh County, North Dakota Section 8 waiting list has been open since October 21st, 2021.
• The Ransom County, North Dakota Section 8 waiting list has been open since October 21st, 2021.
• The Cass County, North Dakota Section 8 waiting list has been open since November 4th, 2021.
• The Pembina County, North Dakota Section 8 waiting list has been open since March 28th, 2022.
• The Richland County, North Dakota Section 8 waiting list has been open since March 28th, 2022.

You can apply to these waiting lists by submitting your Section 8 HCV application to the respective housing authorities on or after their opening dates.

As of June 28th, 2024, none of the Section 8 waiting lists in North Dakota have preferences for seniors. Further details about the eligibility and preference criteria for each waiting list can be found on Affordable Housing Online or through the Public Housing Authority.

No, you do not have to live in North Dakota to apply to an open waiting list in the state. However, many waiting lists do have preferences for local residents and commuters.