The Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is opening soon

The CMHA will accept applications for this waiting list from March 13, 2023 at 8:00 am EST, until 750 applications are received

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Homeless preference Based upon funding availability and prior year leasing, the FCRHA will allocate 50% of the projected annual new admissions for applicants that meet the Homeless preference and are referred by the Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH) or the Fairfax County Bridging Affordability (BA) program

• Working preference Applicant(s) must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Head of household and spouse/cohead, or sole member is age 62 or older, or is a person with disabilities; 
  • Head of household or spouse must be employed, attending school and/or participating in a job training program or a combination of these for at least 30 hours per week;
  • Sole adult in the household is working less than 30 hours per week and is the primary caretaker of a disabled minor dependent

• Residency preference Applicant(s) must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Head of household, spouse or cohead must reside in, work or are hired to work in the following jurisdictions: Fairfax County, City of Falls Church, Town of Herndon, Town of Vienna, City of Clifton or City of Fairfax

  • Head of household, spouse or cohead must have graduated from or are active participants in education and training programs designed to prepare the applicant(s) for the job market in Fairfax County, City of FallsChurch, Town of Herndon, Town of Vienna, City of Clifton or City of Fairfax

• Rent Burden preference Applicant household must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Must earn less than 50% of the area median income (AMI) based onthe family size;
  • Must be paying more than 30% of gross income for rent and utilities

Selected applicants will be placed on this waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences

For more information, visit the CMHA website