Housing Choice Voucher Program
Waiting List is CLOSED
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program waitlist is now CLOSED. The application period was from Monday, December 1, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. to 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.
What happens after I apply?
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.
How will I know if I’ve been selected for the waitlist?
Applicants that are randomly selected through the lottery process will be notified by the email that was used to apply for the waitlist and the mailing address that was used to apply for the 2025 Waitlist Opening once the lottery is complete. Be sure to check both.
How long will it take to be notified?
Notifications are typically sent through email and/or mail at least 45 days after the waitlist closes. Please allow our staff time for processing and DO NOT CONTACT HAPGC FOR STATUS UPDATES.
How can I check my status?
You are encouraged to log into the portal to check your status. Please allow our staff time for processing and DO NOT CONTACT HAPGC FOR STATUS UPDATES.
What happens if I’m selected?
If selected by the lottery process for placement onto the waitlist, you will receive instructions on how to complete eligibility verification and provide required documentation.
What if my contact information changes during the lottery process?
Only applicants who are selected to be placed on the waitlist need to notify HAPGC in writing to any changes to your address, phone number, or email. Failure to do so may result in removal from the waitlist.
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.