If I have applied to one housing authority’s waiting list, may I apply to another open waiting list?
Yes. You may apply to more than one Waiting List for more than one Housing Authority.
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My adult child was selected for the 2022 HCV waiting list. Will I be included in their voucher?
Eligibility is determined when the applicant is selected from the 2022 HCV Waiting List. If you are not a member of the household at the time you submitted your application, you may not be added to your child’s voucher.
I am homeless and applied for the program. Why wasn’t I selected?
There is no preference for people experiencing homelessness for the 2022 HCV Waiting List. 7,500 names will be randomly selected from the entire pool of applicants.
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.
When will I get called from the Housing choice voucher program waiting list for housing?
Being added to the waiting list does not mean that you will receive a voucher right away or that housing assistance is immediately available. As voucher/funding becomes available, SAHA will draw applicants from the waiting list on a periodic basis. Once your name has reached the top of the waiting list, SAHA will invite you … Continued
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.
Is there a cost to submit a Housing choice voucher program waiting list pre-application?
No. There is no cost to submit a pre-application. SAHA will never ask for your debit or credit card or any other form of payment to submit a pre-application for its services. Additionally, please do not provide personal information to anyone claiming he or she can guarantee a spot for you on the 2022 HCV … Continued