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Two Lanes, One Waitlist: Could a Section 8 Lottery Help?

Could Section 8 divide its waitlist between applicants with priority status and a random lottery? We examine what federal rules allow, how Boise, New Jersey, and San Francisco use lotteries and preferences, and whether Ryan’s two-lane proposal could ease years-long waits—or simply create another line.

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