Is there a way to put yourself on a section 8 before SSI?

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I'm a 21 year old single male (<and plan on staying that way) and i'm trying to get on SSI because of my disabilities: (Autism, Type 1 diabetes, ADHD, bi-polar disorder, borderline personality disorder).
However, I know when I get approved for SSI, i'm going to need to have subsidized housing, like housing that only charges 1/3rd of your income. I believe such a thing is called section 8 voucher.

I know there is a waiting list for it, but i know it's a very long waiting list and i'm just wondering, is there a way i could put myself on the waiting list before i get approved for SSI? and how would i go about that?

please help.

ALSO, here's are the places I'd want to live:

SSI and Section 8 housing benefits are separate matters. So, you may apply for either or both if you choose. For Section 8 benefits, contact your local housing authority. Large cities and most counties have housing authorities.

ok i'll check thanks aspieUtah ♥

You should apply at the housing authority of the area you want to live in. I don't know what your local housing authority is like, but my housing authority has a rule that people with Section 8 can't transfer it until they have used it to live in the local area for one year.