The great demand for affordable housing is overwhelming in the City of Alameda, so individuals seeking affordable housing may only apply for the housing assistance programs (such as the Housing Choice Voucher program), when a wait list is open at the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA). All housing wait lists at AHA are currently closed. An applicant does not need to reside or work in the City of Alameda in order to apply to a housing wait list. AHA provides housing programs only in the City of Alameda.