UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026

Open Section 8 Waiting Lists in California

94 authorities are currently accepting applications

94 Open Lists
82 Cities

The housing authorities below have an open Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) or public housing waiting list in California as of September 2026. Apply to every list you qualify for, and note any closing dates. For authorities whose lists are closed, browse the full list of California housing authorities to check status and plan ahead.

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94 Open Waiting Lists in California

California Open Waiting List FAQs

As of September 2026, 94 housing authorities have an open Section 8 or public housing waiting list in California, spread across 82 cities. This page lists each one with contact details and, where available, the date the list closes.

Contact the housing authority directly using the phone number or website listed for each authority below. You will complete a pre-application, provide proof of income, identification, and household details, and submit before the closing date. Many California authorities now accept applications online.

Yes. Each housing authority keeps its own separate waiting list, so applying to every open list you qualify for in California increases your chance of receiving assistance sooner. There is no penalty for being on multiple lists.

Closed lists reopen periodically, sometimes annually and sometimes by lottery. Check back on this page, which we update regularly, and browse every California housing authority to see their individual status and set reminders for reopenings.

Related Resources

All Open Waiting Lists (Nationwide) All California Housing Authorities Section 8 Guide

Last updated: 2026-09-06

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