Charter Oak Communities

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from September 30, 2019, until October 2, 2019. 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.

According to the COC Public Notice, Many public libraries offer free computer access if you don’t have personal access to a computer.  The following Ferguson Library Branches offer free computer access.  Branch hours vary by location:

• Main Library, One Public Library Plaza, Stamford, CT 06904
• Harry Bennett Branch, 115 Vine Road, Stamford, CT 06905
• South End Branch, 34 Woodland Ave, Stamford, CT 06902
• Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, 1143 Hope Street, Stamford, CT 06907

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

500 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the COC website.

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) waiting list for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Fairfield Commons is currently closed. Applications were last accepted on an unconfirmed date in 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to print the paper application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

• 1 Person $61,650 | 4 Persons $88,050
• 2 Persons $70,450 | 5 Persons $95,100
• 3 Persons $79,250 | 6 Persons $102,150

This waiting list had the following preferences:

• Terminated from Charter Oak Communities housing choice voucher program due to insufficient program funding.
• Displaced or scheduled for displacement due to Charter Oak Communities redevelopment efforts.
• Victims of domestic violence.
• Displaced due to state/local government action for reasons beyond the resident control and/or natural disasters.
• Chronic homelessness preference ( Families must be referred to COC by a homeless service provider).

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on July 26, 2021.

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Lawnhill Terrace Phase 1 and 2 is currently closed. Applications were last accepted since at least May, 2021, until further notice. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to print the paper application.

Once the application was completed, it was returned to Charter Oak Communities.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

• 2 Person $72,240
• 3 Persons $81,300
• 4 Persons $90,300
• 5 Persons $97,560
• 6 Persons $104,760

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on May 10, 2021.

The Charter Oak Communities Greenfield Apartments waiting list closed on June 6, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Check back for future openings.

The Summer Place waiting list was open until January 10, 2025. It is now closed.

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) waiting list for 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments at Oak Park is currently closed. Applications were last accepted on an unconfirmed date in 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to print the paper application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

• 2 Person $35,728
• 3 Persons $36,478
• 4 Persons $37,228
• 5 Persons $37,978
• 6 Persons $39,738

This waiting list had the following preferences:

• Substandard housing
  • Condemned or verified serious housing code violations (25 points)
  • Inadequate heating, plumping, or cooking facilities (20 points)
• Living situation
  • Living in documented physically or emotionally abusive situation (25 points)
  • Living in shelter or transitional housing (25 points)
  • Living in temporary housing with others because of conditions
    • Beyond applicants control (condemnation, fire, foreclosure, loss of job, etc.) (20 points)
  • Living in overcrowded condition in own housing unit
    • (example 1.5 person per room) (15 points)
• Income/Rent ratio
  • Currently paying more than 50% of income for rent/housing (15 points)
  • Currently paying between 31-50% of income for rent/housing (10 points)
  • Standard applicants (0 points)

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on July 26, 2021.

The Palmer Square LIHTC waiting list was open until December 15, 2024, at 5:00 PM. It is currently closed.

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit waiting list for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Westwood Townhomes is currently closed. Applications were last accepted since at least May, 2021, until further notice. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to print the paper application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

• 2 Person $69,300
• 3 Persons $77,940
• 4 Persons $86,580
• 5 Persons $93,540
• 6 Persons $100,440

This waiting list had the following preferences:

• Working 
• Local Residency
• Involuntary displaced due to natural disaster or government action.
• Victims of hate crimes.
• victims of domestic violence. 

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on May 21, 2021.

The Park 215 LIHTC waiting list was open for applications from January 10, 2025, until February 10, 2025. Interested individuals were able to apply online through the Charter Oak Communities official website or visit their office in Stamford, Connecticut for more details.

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Post House and Taylor Street is closed. Applications were last accepted from July 19, 2021, until an unconfirmed close date in 2021. 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.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

• 1 Person $63,780
• 2 Persons $72,900

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on July 27, 2021.

The Charter Oak Communities waitlist for Glenbrook Crossing – Below Market Rate was closed on May 12, 2023. Check back for future openings.

The One Atlantic Street Project-Based Voucher waiting list was open and accepted applications in Stamford, Connecticut, until June 30, 2025.

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Escape at Harbor Point Apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from March 6, 2021 until further notice. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

1. Print the online paper application.
2. Call the COC to request an application by mail.

Once the application was completed, it was either:

1. Mailed to the Charter Oaks Communities.
2. Dropped off at the drop box located at the COC office. 
3. Emailed to the COC.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

• 1 Person Household(studio) $29,468
• 1 & 2 Person Household $34,680
• 3 & 4 Person Household $41,340

This waiting list had the following preferences:

• Those working or already living in the South End of Stamford.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on March 10, 2021.

The Wormser Residence Congregate Care Senior Housing waiting list was open until December 31, 2024, and is now closed. Please check back for future openings.

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Senior and Disabled waiting list for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at Stamford Manor is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from April 5, 2021 until May 7, 2021. 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.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

• 1 Person $66,500
• 2 Persons $76,000

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC public notice on March 22, 2021.

The Scofield Manor Residential Care Home waiting list was open for applications until November 30, 2025. It has since closed. Applications were accepted online or in person at the Charter Oak Communities office in Stamford, Connecticut.

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Senior and Disabled waiting list for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at Glenbrook Manor is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from August 2, 2021, until August 31, 2021. 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.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

• 1 Person $63,780
• 2 Persons $72,900

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on July 27, 2021.

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Senior and Disabled waiting list for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at Rippowam Manor is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from August 2, 2021, until August 31, 2021. 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.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as follows:

• 1 Person $52,700
• 2 Persons $60,200

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on July 27, 2021.