How soon is a HCV (Section 8) voucher issued after placement on the waiting list?
Where a person falls on the waiting list is based on two factors: 1. The number of preferences the applicant family has proven 2. The date and time of the application when it is accepted with all required documents Very few people qualify for 3 or 4 preferences other than Veterans, but MANY people qualify for two preferences. Current applicants having 2 preferences may not receive a voucher for 2+ years. For those with 3 or 4 preferences, the wait is going to be several months if we have available vouchers to issue. The applicant must notify the Admissions Office of any changes from the original application information, IN WRITING, within 14 days of the change. These changes could affect the applicant’s status on the waiting list. Example: (1) If an applicant working 90 days received the working preference, they would lose that preference if they were off work more than 30 days; (2) If an applicant did not live or work in Lorain County and then moved here, they would gain the additiona
