Section 8 Waiting Lists in Oregon

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

To apply to an open Section 8 waiting list in Oregon, 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 Housing Authority of Douglas County Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Housing Authority of Lincoln County Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Umatilla County Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Mid-Columbia Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Housing Authority of Malheur & Harney Counties Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Josephine Housing and Community Development Council Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Northeast Oregon Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Columbia Gorge Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Housing Authority of Yamhill County Section 8 waiting list has been open since August 24th, 2014.
• The Coos and Curry County, Oregon Section 8 waiting list has been open since January 1st, 2017.
• The Jackson County, Oregon Section 8 waiting list has been open since July 1st, 2017.
• The Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook County, Oregon, Limited Section 8 waiting list has been open since October 1st, 2019.

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.

Yes, as of June 28th, 2024, 4 of the Section 8 waiting lists in Oregon have preferences for seniors.

The Umatilla County Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.

The Mid-Columbia Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.

The Columbia Gorge Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.

The Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook County, Oregon, Limited Section 8 waiting list has been open since October 1st, 2019.

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