The waiting list for CMHA's Housing Choice Voucher Program is currently closed.
2026 Housing Choice Voucher/S8 Waiting List Opening
May 18, 2026 at 8am through May 21, 2026 at 11:59pm
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How do I know if I am selected to the waiting list?
Those selected through the lottery will be notified by email from CMHA. You may also check to see if you are active on the wait list by calling 513-977-5800. Representatives will not be able to provide you with a position number but will confirm if you’re active on the list. If your mailing address changes, you must notify CMHA in writing to maintain your wait list status. It is important that you maintain access to the email used to submit your pre-application. All further communications will be made by email from CMHA.
If I am placed on the wait list through the lottery what do I do next?
You will receive a notice indicating that you were selected to be placed on the 2026 HCV Wait List via email. CMHA will begin to pull from the 2026 HCV Wait List after the current wait list is exhausted.
Applicants are required to inform CMHA in writing of changes in address. Applicants are responsible for maintaining access to the email address used to submit their pre-application. Applicants are also required to respond to requests from CMHA to update information on their application. Failure to respond by the specified deadline will result in withdrawal of the application without further notice. All contact made with applicants is by email.
Families will be notified by writing that they have reached the top of the waiting list. At this time, they will be asked to provide information and verifications of their proof of income, household composition, assets, citizenship status, and identity to determine their eligibility for the program.
How long do I have to wait for an eligibility appointment if I am selected to be placed on the waiting list?
There are several factors that influence how long a person may have to wait:
- Your placement on the waiting list. A placement number is assigned by a random-draw system and preferences.
- Funding availability. Each PHA receives a specific number of vouchers. No new vouchers are received from HUD; therefore, CMHA can only offer housing assistance when someone leaves the program.
- The combination of these factors determines movement of the waiting list. Our best estimate for the wait can be 6 months to 3 years. CMHA conducts most of its business activities online. Once an applicant reaches the top of the list and is pulled from a wait list, they are sent an email with instructions on how to begin the next steps in the process.
What if I am not selected by lottery to be placed on the 2026 HCV wait list?
If you are not selected to be placed on CMHA's wait list, you may reapply when our wait list is open in the future. You can also apply for housing through the Project Based Voucher Program or the Asset Management Program. Information regarding those housing programs is located on CMHA’s website which can be accessed by clicking here.