Section 8 Waiting Lists in Wisconsin

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

To apply to an open Section 8 waiting list in Wisconsin, 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 Kenosha, Wisconsin Section 8 waiting list opens on July 24th, 2024 at 9:00am.
• The Shawano City Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Sheboygan Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The New London Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Rhinelander Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Housing Authority of Trempealeau County Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Dodge County Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Burnett County Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Marshfield Community Development Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Chippewa County Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list has been open since April 30th, 2015.
• The Brown County, Wisconsin BCHA Section 8 waiting list has been open since May 16th, 2016.
• The Washington County, Wisconsin Section 8 waiting list has been open since August 1st, 2020.
• The Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Section 8 waiting list has been open since November 1st, 2020.
• The Brown County, Wisconsin WHEDA Section 8 waiting list has been open since November 1st, 2020.
• The Calumet, Kewaunee, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan County; and the City of Hartford, Wisconsin Section 8 waiting list has been open since March 1st, 2021.
• The Waukesha County, Wisconsin Section 8 waiting list has been open since July 1st, 2021.
• The Juneau County, Wisconsin Section 8 waiting list has been open since September 1st, 2021.
• The Milwaukee, Wisconsin Section 8 waiting list has been open since December 15th, 2021.
• The Lafayette County, Wisconsin Section 8 waiting list has been open since February 22nd, 2023.
• The Richland County, Wisconsin Section 8 waiting list has been open since August 9th, 2023.
• The Brown County, Wisconsin Section 8 waiting list has been open since March 21st, 2024.
• The Multi-County, Wisconsin Section 8 waiting list has been open since March 21st, 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, 4 of the Section 8 waiting lists in Wisconsin have preferences for seniors.

The Kenosha, Wisconsin Section 8 waiting list opens on July 24th, 2024 at 9:00am.

The Brown County, Wisconsin BCHA Section 8 waiting list has been open since May 16th, 2016.

The Waukesha County, Wisconsin Section 8 waiting list has been open since July 1st, 2021.

The Brown County, Wisconsin Section 8 waiting list has been open since March 21st, 2024.

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