Kaua‘i County Closes Section 8 Waiting List Starting Nov. 6
The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency will close its online Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program waiting list at 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 6 until further notice. The move halts new online enrollments after the deadline and underscores ongoing pressure on affordable housing access for local residents; current applicants and those who apply before the cutoff remain eligible and should update their WaitlistCheck.com contact information for time‑sensitive notices.
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The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency announced that it will close the online waiting list for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program as of 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 6, and that the list will remain closed until further notice. The closure affects prospective applicants seeking rental assistance through the federal program, while those already on the waitlist and anyone who applies before the Nov. 6 deadline will retain eligibility.
The Housing Agency directed applicants to keep their contact information current on WaitlistCheck.com to ensure they receive time‑sensitive notifications about their status. The county’s public notice is posted on kauai.gov, which residents can consult for official updates and guidance on the application process.
The Section 8 HCV Program helps low‑income renters obtain housing in the private market by subsidizing a portion of their rent. Closing the online waiting list will pause the entry of new names into a system that many in the community rely on to secure affordable housing. For Kaua‘i residents who have been preparing applications or who are navigating housing instability, the deadline is a critical milestone: applications submitted before 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 6 will be processed under current procedures, while those submitted afterward will not be entered until the county reopens the list.
Local stakeholders say the timing matters because demand for subsidized housing on Kaua‘i frequently outstrips available vouchers and units. With a finite number of federal vouchers administered through the county, maintaining an active and manageable waiting list is a central part of program administration. The temporary closure may reflect an administrative need to manage the list or process existing applicants, though the county has not provided additional operational details in the public notice.
The immediate practical implication for residents is simple: those intending to apply must do so online before the deadline and ensure their WaitlistCheck.com contact details are accurate. For those already on the list, the announcement suggests continuity of status, but it also highlights uncertainty about when the county will accept new applicants again.
The closure arrives amid broader conversations about housing affordability and workforce housing on Kaua‘i, where many residents contend with high rents and limited inventory. How long the waiting list remains closed and what criteria the Housing Agency will use when it reopens are key questions for social service providers, employers, and households seeking stability.
Residents should monitor kauai.gov and WaitlistCheck.com for updates and follow any instructions from the Housing Agency. The county’s announcement is the official source for changes to timing, eligibility and next steps.
