Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program Wait List

The Wait List is currently closed.

The Section 8 Wait List was last opened on
January 30th, 2023 through February 13th, 2023.

Applications are NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. The applications process will be through the Applicant portal at portal.butte-housing.com. Check back often for more details regarding the application process.


Year
Opened
Closed
Applications
Received
Applications
Selected
2023
01/30/2023
02/13/2023
8,638
1,500
2021
05/09/2021
05/22/2021
3,050
3,050
2019
07/22/2019
08/05/2019
3,834
3,834
2019 Camp fire
04/01/2019
04/30/2019
1,049
1,049
2017
10/16/2017
10/31/2017
4,734
4,734
2016
09/01/2016
09/16/2016
5,236
1,200
2015
11/01/2015
11/31/2015
5,203
1,000
Due to funding, only a 1,500 applications will be placed on the Wait List. When the Wait list has closed, applications will be randomly selected and ranked and there is no advantage or disadvantage to applying early. Only one application per head of household will be accepted. All applicants will be notified by mail regarding the status of their application.

Section 8 Wait List Documents

2023 Section 8 Wait List Documents - Opens 01/30/2023 to 02/13/2023
Announcement


How to Apply

When the Wait list is opened, the HACB website will be updated to include an online application. A large popup will be found on the home page directing you to the Online Application. Follow the instructions and submit your application. When completed, you should receive a confirmation email. You can log into the portal to update your information and check your status. At the end of wait list open period, the application will be closed and the application will be removed from the website. There will be no advantage to apply early as the applications are randomly selected.

Application Process Rules:

When the Wait list opens, Only one application per head of household will be accepted. HACB will randomly select 1,500 applications from all applications received, giving the selected applicants a ranking, and adding these to our Section 8 Wait list. Each applicant will be notified by mail and E-mail if their application was selected for the Wait list. Due to funding, not all applicants will be selected. If your application is selected, your notification letter will give you further instructions.

NOTES

    ✓ The application process is free, you will not be asked for payment information.

    ✓ All applicants from the previous Wait Lists will be selected first prior to current lottery applicants.

    ✓ Due to limited funding, only 1,500 applications will be randomly selected. The selection process is done electronically after the application process has closed. There is no benefit to registering early.

    ✓ The Wait List rank order will be randomly selected by computer.

    ✓ The Housing Authority of the County of Butte is not responsible for incomplete applications.

AFTER YOU ARE ON THE WAIT LIST, IT IS YOUR RESONSIBILITY TO KEEP YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION CURRENT.


*If there is a change to your address, phone number or family composition, please update your profile in your portal,




Last updated: 02/15/2023


Locations

Main Office:
2039 Forest Ave.
Chico, CA 95928

Phone: 530-895-4474
Fax: 530-895-4469
TDD: 800-735-2929
E-Mail: Info@Butte-Housing.com

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LOBBY HOURS

Monday-Thursday 8AM-5PM (Excluding Holidays)
• Public Housing - Mon-Thurs - 8AM-5PM
• Section 8 - Mon-Thurs - 11AM-5PM
• Friday - Lobby Closed