Archives: FAQs

When will the waiting list be reopened again?

SAHA will reopen the Waiting List after the 7,500 applicants have been pulled off of the 2022 HCV Waiting List. Based on the level of program funding it is expected to take five to seven years to serve all 7,500 applicants.

What if something changes on my application?

All changes must be submitted through www.assistancecheck.com. It is the responsibility of the applicant to keep their contact information updated with SAHA. Failure to do so may result in removal from the 2022 HCV Waiting List.

Am I guaranteed a place on the Housing choice voucher program waiting list?

The 2022 HCV Waiting List selection process (lottery) is random. It does not matter what date and time your pre-application is submitted. All pre-applications whether submitted at the beginning of the day on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 7:30AM until Tuesday, May 31,2022, at 11:59PM (Pacific Standard Time) of the application period will be placed … Continued

Can I apply for the Housing choice voucher program waiting list if I have applied before, was previously terminated from the program, owe SAHA any money or if I am on another waiting list?

Yes. You will not be prohibited from submitting a pre-application. However, when you are selected from the 2022 HCV Waiting List, your application will be reviewed in accordance with SAHA’s Administrative Plan, which may include a review of your previous participation in a housing assistance program and related rental history.

May I apply more than once?

No. Only one pre-application per applicant will be accepted. Duplicate or fraudulent applications will be rejected.

What information is needed to apply?

The pre-application requires your full name, date of birth, mailing address, phone number, annual gross income and information for all of the household members who will reside in your household. The pre-application also requires your social security number. If you do not have a valid social security number, you can choose the “Opt Out” option. … Continued

If I am selected for the 2022 HCV waiting list, how do I check my application status?

Applicants who have been selected for the 2022 HCV Waiting List can check their status by going to www.assistancecheck.com. On this website, you can also update your contact information or submit documentation for your pre-application. The log in information for www.assistancecheck.com is the same one that you created to submit your application. Applicants on the 2022 … Continued

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