UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026
Open Section 8 Waiting Lists in District of Columbia
3 authorities are currently accepting applications
3 Open Lists
1 Cities
The housing authorities below have an open Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) or public housing waiting list in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia housing authorities to check status and plan ahead.
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3 Open Waiting Lists in District of Columbia
- Community ConnectionWashington, DC · 202.546.1512Open
- District of Columbia Department of Human ServicesWashington, DC · 202-903-9685Open
- District of Columbia Housing AuthorityWashington, DC · 202-535-1000Open
District of Columbia Open Waiting List FAQs
As of September 2026, 3 housing authorities have an open Section 8 or public housing waiting list in District of Columbia, spread across 1 city. 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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia housing authority to see their individual status and set reminders for reopenings.
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Last updated: 2026-09-06