Nationwide directory
Section 8 Housing by ZIP Code
Search any U.S. ZIP for apartment buildings with a project-based Section 8 contract, then see public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals nearby. These lists do not show openings — call the property to ask.
Or browse by state.
Two kinds of Section 8
- Project-based Section 8
- The subsidy stays with the apartment. You apply at the building (or its manager). This directory lists those HUD-assisted buildings, tagged Section 8 on each card.
- Housing Choice Voucher
- The subsidy stays with you. You apply with the local housing authority, then find a landlord who takes the voucher. Rent share is based on income — estimate it with theSection 8 rent calculator.
How to use this directory
- Type a ZIP or city. You get the buildings in that ZIP and the ones around it, on a map.
- Tap Section 8 in the filters to hide tax-credit and USDA buildings if you only want HUD Section 8 contracts.
- Call the number on the card. Ask about vacancies and waiting lists — the public file does not say which units are open.
- If you have (or want) a voucher, use the calculator on the ZIP page to estimate your rent share.
Looking up income limits or fair-market rent for a voucher? That lives onsection8calculator.com. This site is the building list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Section 8 housing?
Some buildings have a project-based Section 8 contract — the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use it at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How do I find Section 8 housing near me?
Type a ZIP code or city in the search box. You get a map of income-restricted buildings in that ZIP and nearby ZIPs, including project-based Section 8. Use the Section 8 filter on the results to show only those contracts.
What is the difference between this directory and the Section 8 calculator?
This site lists the buildings. The Section 8 calculator estimates how much you would pay with a Housing Choice Voucher. Find a building here, then estimate voucher rent share there.
Do these buildings have openings?
These lists don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for a building on this page?
Use the phone number on the card. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing here?
Income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
People Also Ask
How do I find Section 8 housing near me?
Type a ZIP or city in the search box on this page. Filter results to Section 8 to see project-based contracts. For a tenant voucher, apply with your housing authority and use the Section 8 calculator for rent share.
What is project-based Section 8 vs a voucher?
Project-based Section 8 stays with the apartment; you apply at that building. A Housing Choice Voucher stays with you; you apply with the housing authority and find a landlord. This directory is for the buildings.
How do I apply for a Section 8 voucher?
Apply with the public housing authority that serves your area when their waiting list is open. Many lists are closed for years. This site lists buildings; it does not take voucher applications.
Does Section 8 pay all of my rent?
Usually not. You typically pay about 30% of adjusted income, and the subsidy covers the rest up to the payment standard. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.