Section 8 FAQ

This document provides frequently asked questions and answers regarding rental assistance admissions and the wait list.

How do I apply for Section 8?

There are 3 ways to obtain a Section 8 pre-application. You can download a pre-application by clicking on the link, http://www.mass.gov/hed/economic/eohed/dhcd/rental-applications-and-documentation.html [1]. Section 8 pre-applications are also available at the Way Finders offices at 322 Main Street, Springfield, 20 Hampton Avenue, Northampton, and 267 High Street, Holyoke, MA or to receive a pre-application by mail please call Rental Support at 413-233-1580, and bring it or mail it to a Way Finders Housing Center [2] [3]

Incomplete, illegible, photocopied, emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted Applicants are placed on the waiting list according to the date and time the completed application is received by Way Finders.

I am on the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program wait list, how can I find out the status on my application?

You may contact Way Finders at at 413-233-1510, to confirm your HCVP waitlist status or email your questions to rentalsupport@wayfinders.ma.org [4]. A representative will respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.

I am on the wait list, how do I report changes to my contact information?

To provide notification for a change in your address, telephone number, or email address please fill out this Change of Address form [5] and bring it or mail it to a Way Finders Housing Center or email it to rentalsupport@wayfinders.org [6].

You will be notified by mail within 30-60 days of receipt that the changed has been processed. If you have changed your name you will need to contact a representative at 413-233-1510.

How often applicants’ names are being selected from the Section 8 (HCVP) wait list?

In most cases, waitlist selections vary, dependent upon voucher availability.

I am on a Way Finders Section 8 Project Based wait list. What is my status?

The Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program is a component of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCVP) program that provides long term project-based affordable housing for very low and extremely low households. Unlike the HCVP, PBV subsidies are not mobile. The subsidy is tied to a specific unit. Units are located throughout Hampden and Hampshire counties. If you applied to be placed on the Section 8 PBV waiting lists, you may contact Way Finders at 413-233-1510, to confirm your status or email your questions to rentalsupport@wayfinders.ma.org [4] A representative will respond to your inquiry in a timely manner. .