Home Forward Waitlist Opens for First Time in 2 Years

We are pleased to share that Home Forward is opening its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waitlist and 13 Home Forward apartment community waitlists. Applications will be accepted starting Tuesday, April 15 at 9:00 a.m. until Monday, April 21 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time). 

HCV and property-based waitlists are for rent assistance that supports families, seniors, people with disabilities, and anyone with low income in affording safe and stable housing. Since demand for housing assistance is high and resources are limited, waiting periods are common. 

Visit homeforward.org/waitlists for more information about the programs, eligibility and how to apply through Home Forward’s online application portal, which will be available in English, Spanish, Somali, Russian, and Vietnamese.

A few things to note:

● All online applications must be completed and submitted before the application period closes on April 21 at 11:59 p.m.

● Home Forward will select 3,000 applicants through a lottery to be added to the HCV waitlist. They will also select enough applicants from the 13 property-based waitlists to fill enough spots for the next three years. 

● Wait times vary. The HCV program selects people off the waitlist in the order they joined the waitlist. Property-based waitlists select people from waitlists as units become vacant.

● Anyone can apply for the waitlist. But you must be eligible for the program if you are selected off a waitlist. Individuals making up to $41,300 a year (or $3,44/month) and families of four making up to $59,000 per year (or $4,916/month) may qualify. 

Questions? Visit homeforward.org/waitlists for more information. The Home Forward Applicant Helpline phone number is 503-415-8050. It will be open Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the open application period.