How long after paying off balances should I wait to apply for new credit card?

[Mario4]

I  plan on applying for the Marriot Rewards Premier, Discover one or Visa black credit card. 

I have had high balances on my accounts for a few months, but have never missed a payment. Everything is in good standing. I'm going to make large payments to my accounts to lower all balances to 29% of the limits. (I've heard keeping under 30% is best) and the higher balances you have the higher risk you are to banks/lenders.

How long after I make these payments should I wait before applying for one of the cards I listed above? Is waiting until the banks post the updated balances to my credit report sufficient? Or do I have to keep the balances under 30% for a few months to maximize approval chance?

Thanks in advance!!! 

[myjourney]

Welcome to the forum 

Wait until CR's have updated all balances 
As far as should you wait before app depends on were scores are after the updates 

[jenn_bar]

I wouldn't worry about waiting many months under the same utilization, but I would wait until about 20% utilization across the board one month.

[Mario4]

Thank You !