West Hartford Housing Authority

This housing agency serves West Hartford, Connecticut.

Waiting List
Closed: West Hartford, Connecticut Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: West Hartford Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: The Faxon Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Alfred E Plant Elderly Apartments Other Senior Waiting List Learn More

Closed: West Hartford, Connecticut Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The West Hartford Housing Authority (WHHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from October 2, 2023, until October 12, 2023. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

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

  • 1 Person $41,350 | 5 Persons $63,800
  • 2 Persons $47,250 | 6 Persons $68,500
  • 3 Persons $53,150 | 7 Persons $73,250
  • 4 Persons $59,050 | 8 Persons $77,950

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

1,000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the WHHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the WHHA public notice on September 19, 2023.

Closed: West Hartford Housing Authority Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The West Hartford Housing Authority (WHHA) is not accepting Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications at this time. The waiting list for Elm Grove Senior Apartments (55+) was last open for two weeks from June 2017 until July 2017. There is no notice of when any waiting list will reopen.

For more information, visit the WHHA website, or call the office at (860) 953-0002, from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Open Until Further Notice: The Faxon Other Waiting List

The West Hartford Housing Authority (WHHA) is accepting Affordable Unit waiting list applications for The Faxon Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of September 6, 2023, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • The Faxon- located at 1078 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110. Offering 1 and 2-bedroom units.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

it is not yet known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the WHHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the WHHA official Facebook page on September 14, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Alfred E Plant Elderly Apartments Other Senior Waiting List

The West Hartford Housing Authority (WHHA) is accepting Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Senior waiting list applications for Alfred E. Plant Elderly Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of December 13, 2023, until further notice.

Please note: According to the WHHA "All 137 units are affordable and restricted to those 55 years old and over"

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the WHHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the WHHA property page on December 13, 2023.

About The Agency

West Hartford Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 675 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday 9:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

80 Shield Street, West Hartford, CT

Visit Website(860) 953-0002

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the West Hartford Housing Authority?

West Hartford Housing Authority serves 588 low-income households. The agency manages 684 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the West Hartford Housing Authority?

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

How many West Hartford Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 170 households and make up 29 percent of households served by West Hartford Housing Authority.

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

There are 470 female-headed renter households living in West Hartford Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 80% of those served by the West Hartford Housing Authority.

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

Black 141
Asian-Pacific Islander 6
White 218
Hispanic 223

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

There are 252 households headed by seniors served by the West Hartford Housing Authority. Senior households are 43% of households in West Hartford Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 135 persons with disabilities living in West Hartford Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 23% of households served by the West Hartford Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the West Hartford Housing Authority?

The West Hartford 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 West Hartford Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

West Hartford Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 2, 2023 and closed on October 12, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by West Hartford Housing Authority

The Faxon

1078 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut 06110

Alfred E. Plant

759 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, Connecticut 06119

Elm Grove Apartments

11 GROVE ST, West Hartford, Connecticut 6110