Affordable Housing Opportunities And Waiting Lists Opening This September
Bernard Reynolds
Published Jul 10, 2026
This September, several cities in Texas, North Carolina, Florida, and Indiana will open waiting lists for affordable housing programs.
If you are looking for help paying for rent through the Section 8 program, this is a good opportunity to apply. Some application windows last into October, so acting fast can improve your chances.
Texas
McAllen Housing Commission
- Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
- Opening Date: September 11, 2025
- Closing Date: Open until all spots are filled or funding runs out
- Advice: Apply as soon as possible for a better chance of getting on the waiting list
- How to Apply: Visit the McAllen Housing Commission website for details
North Carolina
Housing Authority of the City of Asheville (HACA)
- Program: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (Tenant-Based)
- Opening Date: October 1, 2025
- Closing Date: Not set (apply quickly; space is limited)
- How to Apply: Information will be posted on the Asheville Housing Authority website
Public Housing Option
- Status: Open now and accepting applications
- Closing Date: No set closing date
- How to Apply: See Asheville Housing Authority website for details
Project-Based Vouchers
- Opening Date: October 1, 2025
- Closing Date: Open until further notice
Florida
Gainesville Housing Authority
- Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
- Opening Date: September 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Units Available: 1 to 4 bedrooms at multiple locations
- How to Apply: See the Gainesville Housing Authority website or their Facebook page for instructions
Indiana
Housing Authority City of Bedford
- Program: Section 8 Project-Based Voucher for Hamilton Court Apartments
- Opening Date: September 2, 2025
- Closing Date: Open until further notice
- How to Apply: Visit City of Bedford Housing Authority website or check local news
Find out if you're eligible for more housing support here!
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