Johnson County, Kansas Section 8 Voucher Waiting List

The Johnson County Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications for one day only on July 31, 2024 from 9:00 am, until 600 applications have been received. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since it closed in July, 2023.

Income Qualification

Income limits can be found on the JCHA Income Limits page.

Preferences

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Residency
  • An applicant who lives in Johnson County excluding the City of Olathe. Additionally, applicants who work or have been hired to work in a residence preference area will be treated as residents of the preference area. (Verified by current driver’s license, current state identification, current lease, current utility bill, or employment verification.)
• Survivor of Domestic Violence
  • Domestic violence means actual or threatened violence directed at the applicant or another member of his/her household. The domestic violence should have occurred recently (within the last 12 months) or be of a continuous nature. By claiming the survivor of domestic violence preference, the applicant must certify that the perpetrator will not reside with the applicant family unless the Housing Authority gives advanced written approval; the Johnson County Housing Authority may terminate assistance for breach of this agreement. (Verified by Domestic Violence Shelter or Police Report.)
• Elderly and/or Disabled
  • An applicant who is at least 62 years of age and/or disabled. (Verified by birth certificate, Social Security Administration, or Medical Assessor.)

Selection Process

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application. 

For more information, visit the JCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA public notice on July 12, 2024.