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SANTA FE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY(SFCHA)
CLOSING HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) SECTION 8 WAITLIST

The Santa Fe County Housing Authority (SFCHA) announces that the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) SECTION 8 waitlist will officially close to all new applications, effective Friday, September 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM MDT. This action is being taken due to a funding shortfall impacting the program's ability to issue new vouchers.

This measure is necessary to ensure the SFCHA can continue to serve those already on the waiting list with the limited funds available. All available resources must be prioritized for existing program participants and those already on the waitlist for the foreseeable future. We remain committed to serving our community and will continue to monitor funding availability. Updates will be provided as circumstances evolve.

What this means for new applicants:

• As of the effective date and time, the SFCHA will no longer accept new applications for the Housing Choice Voucher program.
• The office will not accept applications submitted by mail or in person after the deadline.

What this means for current applicants:

• This closure does not affect individuals or families who are already on the current HCV waitlist. Their status will remain active.
• Existing applicants are reminded of their responsibility to report any changes to their address, household composition, or income to the SFCHA in writing. Failure to do so could result in their removal from the waitlist.

Future waitlist openings:

• Future waitlist opening will be announced to the public through a separate notice published in local media outlets and on the SFCHA official website.