Section 8 Waiting Lists in Washington

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

To apply to an open Section 8 waiting list in Washington, 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 Grays Harbor County, Washington Section 8 waiting list will be open until July 19th, 2024 at 4:30pm.
• The Whatcom County, Washington Section 8 waiting list opens on July 15th, 2024 at 10:00am.
• The Housing Authority of Asotin County Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Walla Walla Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Clark County, Washington Limited Section 8 waiting list has been open since October 16th, 2015.
• The Seattle, Washington Section 8 waiting list has been open since January 17th, 2024.

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, 1 of the Section 8 waiting lists in Washington have preferences for seniors.

The Clark County, Washington Limited Section 8 waiting list has been open since October 16th, 2015.

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