Vernon Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Vernon, Connecticut.

Waiting List
Closed: Vernon, Connecticut Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Family Scattered Site Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Vernon Housing Authority Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Elderly Congregate Living Center Other Senior Waiting List Learn More

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

The Vernon Housing Authority (VHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher wait list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from August 16, 2019, until August 30, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application here.
  2. Download and print the application online.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the VHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Family Scattered Site Public Housing Waiting List

The Vernon Housing Authority (VHA) Family Scattered Site Public Housing waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2019, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Open and print the application online. Select the "Public Housing Application" link.
  2. Email the Leasing Office at to request an application. Contact information for the Leasing Coordinator can be found here.

After completing the application, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to 114 Fraklin Park West, PO Box 963, Vernon, CT 06066.
  2. Dropped off after calling the VHA to schedule a drop off appointment.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the VHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Vernon Housing Authority Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

The Vernon Housing Authority (VHA) Elderly (62+)/Disabled Public Housing waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2019, until further notice.

The VHA Elderly (62+)/Disabled Public Housing program has Efficiency and 1-Bedroom units.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Open and print the application online. Select the "Public Housing Application" link.
  2. Email the Leasing Office at to request an application. Contact information for the Leasing Coordinator can be found here.

After completing the application, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to 114 Fraklin Park West, PO Box 963, Vernon, CT 06066.
  2. Dropped off after calling the VHA to schedule a drop off appointment.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the VHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Elderly Congregate Living Center Other Senior Waiting List

The Vernon Housing Authority (VHA) Francis J. Pitkat Congregate Living Center Elderly (62+) waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least August, 2019, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Open and print the application online. Select the "Congregate Living Center Application" link.
  2. Email the Leasing Office at to request an application. Contact information for the Leasing Coordinator can be found here.

After completing the application, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to 114 Fraklin Park West, PO Box 963, Vernon, CT 06066.
  2. Dropped off after calling the VHA to schedule a drop off appointment.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the VHA website.

About The Agency

Vernon Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 662 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

21 Court Street, Vernon, CT

Visit Website(860) 871-0886

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 Vernon Housing Authority?

Vernon Housing Authority serves 536 low-income households. The agency manages 442 Housing Choice Vouchers and 218 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 77 percent of households served by Vernon Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Vernon Housing Authority households.

How many Vernon Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 101 households and make up 19 percent of households served by Vernon Housing Authority.

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

There are 391 female-headed renter households living in Vernon Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 73% of those served by the Vernon Housing Authority.

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

Black 107
White 322
Hispanic 107

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

There are 246 households headed by seniors served by the Vernon Housing Authority. Senior households are 46% of households in Vernon Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 160 persons with disabilities living in Vernon Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 30% of households served by the Vernon Housing Authority.

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

The Vernon 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 Vernon Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Vernon Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on August 16, 2019 and closed on August 30, 2019.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Vernon Housing Authority

Franklin Park East

1 Franklin Park E, Vernon Rockville, Connecticut 06066

payment Subsidized

Windermere Court

29 Windermere Ave, Vernon Rockville, Connecticut 06066

payment Subsidized

Court Towers

21 Court St, Vernon Rockville, Connecticut 06066

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Grove Court

55 GROVE ST, Vernon, Connecticut 6066

bed Studio-1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
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