Section 8 Waiting Lists / Minnesota
Section 8 Waiting List in Minnesota: Open Lists & Status (2026)
In Minnesota, none of the 2 housing authorities we track say they are accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher applications as of October 24, 2026.
2 lists are closed by the authority's own statement: MPHA, Saint Paul PHA.
Minnesota has other housing authorities we do not track; HUD's PHA contact directory lists all of them. Each row below quotes the authority and links the page it came from.
Status as published by the authority on October 24, 2026; confirm with the authority before applying. We do not estimate wait times or predict openings.
The authority says it is accepting Housing Choice Voucher applications. Read the wording — some openings are limited to one preference group.
The authority accepts pre-applications at any time and draws applicants at random when vouchers are available. Applying puts you in the pool, not in a queue.
The authority says its Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed to new applicants.
The authority's page did not state a status, or could not be read, on the date shown. Confirm with the authority before relying on anything.
How to apply through each Minnesota authority
- MPHA — Closed Waiting-list page · payment standards & contact
- Saint Paul PHA — Closed Waiting-list page · payment standards & contact
Other Minnesota housing authorities: HUD PHA contact directory (choose Minnesota). An authority must publish a notice before it opens its list (24 CFR 982.206). See also how to check your status and the waiting list guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Section 8 waiting list open in Minnesota?
Not at the 2 Minnesota authorities we track, as of October 24, 2026. MPHA: "The Housing Choice Voucher waitlist is currently closed for new applications." Saint Paul PHA: "The St. Paul PHA's Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List is currently closed." Minnesota has other authorities we do not track — check HUD's PHA directory.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Minnesota?
Apply directly to a housing authority whose list is open — each one takes its own applications, and this page tracks 2 of the Minnesota authorities. Each authority above links its own application or portal page. Under 24 CFR 982.206 an authority must give public notice before it opens its list, so sign up for its announcements. You can apply to more than one authority, including a state agency voucher program where Minnesota has one (see HUD's PHA directory).
How do I check my Section 8 status in Minnesota?
Use the applicant portal or phone number of the Minnesota authority you applied to; the links in the table above go to each one's own page. Authorities do not share lists, so check each one separately, and report any change of address or phone in writing — applicants who miss an update letter are removed.
Does Minnesota use a Section 8 lottery?
MPHA: MPHA separately took applications October 13-15, 2026 for the state-funded Bring It Home voucher waitlist (a lottery; vouchers usable only in Minneapolis) and says that list is distinct from the federal HCV waitlist, which is not open. Waitlist status line: 612-335-4404. Saint Paul PHA: The page says the lottery from the November 2024 waiting list opening was expected to be completed by February 1, 2025; applicants check results on waitlistcheck.com. A lottery places applicants in a pool and draws at random; applying early gives no advantage.
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