Rhode Island had the most subsidized housing units of any US state in 2022, with over 35 units per 1,000 people. Arizona had the least, with fewer than six units per 1,000 people. These figures represent all housing under contract for federal subsidy, occupied and unoccupied units.
The need for subsidized housing often outweighs the number of units available, meaning applicants can wait years to be approved. Long waitlists are common because of limited resources and funding plus the high need for housing support. (What is Section 8 housing? Learn more about it here.)
