Willimantic Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Willimantic and Windham, Connecticut.

Waiting List
Closed: Windham, Connecticut Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Willimantic Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Windham, Connecticut Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

Closed: Willimantic Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Willimantic Housing Authority (WHA) is not accepting Public Housing waiting list applications at this time. The waiting list for select properties and bedroom sizes was last open from December 2017 until February 2018. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

There were no preferences.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery on the last day of each month the waiting list was open (December-February).

For more information, visit the WHA website, or call the office at (860) 456-1413.

About The Agency

Willimantic Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 756 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 9:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm
Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

49 West Avenue, Windham, CT

Visit Website(860) 456-2086

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Willimantic Housing Authority?

Willimantic Housing Authority serves 712 low-income households. The agency manages 511 Housing Choice Vouchers and 242 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Willimantic Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 80 percent of households served by Willimantic Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Willimantic Housing Authority households.

How many Willimantic Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 213 households and make up 30 percent of households served by Willimantic Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Willimantic Housing Authority?

There are 541 female-headed renter households living in Willimantic Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 76% of those served by the Willimantic Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Willimantic Housing Authority renters?

Black 57
White 206
Hispanic 449

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Willimantic Housing Authority?

There are 256 households headed by seniors served by the Willimantic Housing Authority. Senior households are 36% of households in Willimantic Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Willimantic Housing Authority housing?

There are 213 persons with disabilities living in Willimantic Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 30% of households served by the Willimantic Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Willimantic Housing Authority?

The Willimantic Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Willimantic Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Willimantic Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 18, 2018 and closed on October 25, 2018.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Willimantic Housing Authority

John J. Ashton Towers

621 Valley St, Willimantic, Connecticut 06226