Must WtW Voucher Families be Selected from the PHAs Section 8 Waiting List?
Families selected by a PHA to participate in the WtW voucher program must be on the waiting list used by the PHA for its tenant-based Section 8 program. For WtW programs administered by IHAs/TDHEs, the families must either be on the rental or homeownership waiting list of the IHA/TDHE. If a PHA’s waiting list is closed, the PHA cannot add individuals to its waiting list, but can use referrals to identify families that are already on its waiting list. As long as the Section 8 waiting list is open, a PHA can accept referrals of families that may be eligible for the WtW voucher program. However, If the PHA’s Section 8 waiting list is open only to a specified population group, such as families currently receiving TANF assistance or services, the PHA may only accept referrals of families that meet the specified criteria.
