Open Section 8 Waiting Lists in Oregon


Many people are under the misconception that the section 8 waiting list in Oregon is closed until further notice. Afterall, it wasn't that long ago that Multnomah County opened their list for a few days, allowing sum 20 thousand people to apply, only to choose 3000 applicants to add to their waiting list, and then reclose it. Those 3000 applicants were chosen via a lottery.

Given the need in Multnomah county, this seems like a pretty fair way to handle the overwhelming requests.

The list in Washington County, and in Tillamook County are closed too, in fact that's the case in many counties around the world. But... if you REALLY want to get yourself a section 8 voucher, which is now more commonly called a Housing Choice Voucher, well, I'll tell you how.

You can wait for one of the major county's to open their lists. Then see if you're a lucky lotto winner, and I wish you luck. I plan to do just that.

I also plan to seek out lessor known counties in Oregon and apply with them. There are counties with open lists. In some cases, you can even use that voucher in the county you want to live in! You may be able to immediately port your voucher to Multnomah, Clackamas, or Washington county, or you might have to wait a year, in the county where you applied, and then port to your county of choice, or you might just be stuck where you applied.

County's with Open Section 8 Lists



Closed Section 8 Lists


The above list was created, and last edited on November 7th 2013. If you've found it to be inaccurate PLEASE email me at the address below for correction. :D

Be sure to bookmark this page though, because I'll check with all of the options here as often as possible and let you know when and if any section 8 lists open. I'll also add information, eventually, about porting vouchers, and moving to different county's, public housing options, and how to buy a house with your section 8.

If you have some information to share, please send it to me at Coastal Cathy at Gmail dot com. I welcome press releases, guest bloggers, and any other available information!

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