Housing Choice Voucher Program

Waiting List Opening

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program waitlist will open for new preliminary applications beginning on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. and will close on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST.  

About the Program

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP), also referred to as “Section 8”, is a “tenant-based” voucher program that provides tenants the opportunity to live where they choose. The Housing Authority of Prince George's County (HAPGC) pays the owner the difference between 30% of adjusted family income and a PHA-determined payment standard or the gross rent for the unit, whichever is lower. The family may choose a unit with a higher rent than the payment standard and pay the owner the difference not to exceed 40% of adjusted family income. All rents are subject to a comparability study of similar unassisted properties in the immediate area. Learn more about the Housing Choice Voucher Program.  

How do I apply for the HCV waiting list?

Preliminary applications will be accepted online only.

Apply here for HCV Waiting List

I need help to apply

Applicants in need of assistance to apply are encouraged to visit these locations where HAPGC team members will be on-site to assist during the indicated times:

• Prince George’s County Memorial Library, Oxon Hill Branch 
  Time: 12 pm - 4 pm
  6200 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD  20784
• Sports & Learning Complex
  Time: 10 am - 4 pm
  8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD  20785
• Prince George’s County Memorial Library, Laurel Branch
  Time: 12 pm - 4 pm
  507 7th Street, Laurel, MD 20707

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to apply for the waitlist must contact us at (301) 883-5501 at least 24 hours in advance.

For additional assistance, review the following documents:

• HCV Waitlist Step by Step Instructions (PDF)
• HCV Waitlist Opening Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

What happens after I apply?

All interested persons will be allowed to apply during the open period; however, submission of a preliminary application doesn’t guarantee placement on the waitlist.  A lottery system will be used to randomly select 5000 applicants with the exception of current Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program participants who will automatically be selected and added to the waiting list.

Beware of scam activity

The Housing Authority of Prince George's County (HAPGC) will never charge a fee to submit a preliminary application or to be placed on the waitlist. Please report any suspicious activity to our office immediately.