Rental Assistance (Section 8)

The WHC administers approximately 1,150 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section-8) within Kent County and part of Ottawa County. The families and individuals who receive the vouchers pay a portion of their income for rent and the WHC pays the remainder (up to the limits set by HUD (Housing and Urban Development)) directly to the landlords each month.
 

SECTION 8 WAITLIST INFORMATION

The Wyoming Housing Commission (WHC),  will open its HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM (Section 8) waiting list on March 12, 2024, at 12:01 am to accept applications. The list will remain open through March 14, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

Applications will be accepted ONLINE ONLY at https://wyomings82024.hdswaitinglist.com

PLEASE NOTE: THIS LINK WILL NOT BE ACTIVE UNTIL MARCH 12, 2024, at 12:01 a.m.

All pre-applications must be received by 11:59 pm March 14, 2024, at which time waiting list will be closed and no further pre-applications will be accepted.

If you are unable to apply online because of a disability, please contact the office at 616-534-5471.

Note: No other applications are being accepted at this time.

Previous Applicants:

PLEASE NOTE: BEING SELECTED TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITLIST, DOES NOT MEAN YOU ARE ON THE WAITING LIST INDEFINITELY.  YOU MUST COMPLY WITH THE ELIGIBILITY PROCESS BY RETURNING ANY DOCUMENTS WE MAY SEND YOU AND YOU MUST RESPOND TO ATTEMPTS TO REACH YOU.  FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN BEING REMOVED FROM THE WAITING LIST. 

IF you were placed on the waiting list:
•    You may be not be contacted for up to 2-5 years.

THE SECTION 8 APPLICATION IS ONLY AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITLIST; IT IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF PLACEMENT OR ASSISTANCE

 

SECTION 8 DOCUMENTS