1-Bedroom Elderly and Congregate Care Senior Public Housing Waiting List is Closed as of May 2024. The waiting list was last open in September 2019 and remains closed.

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Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024

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The Park City Communities (PCC) 1-Bedroom Elderly and Elderly Congregate Care Public Housing waiting list is currently closed. Pre-applications were last accepted from September 4, 2019, until September 30, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period: 

  1. Download and print the application online.
  2. Pick up an application at the Gary Crooks Community Center.

Once the application was completed, it must have been returned to the Gary Crooks Community Center

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Disabled
  • Homeless
  • Elderly
  • Working
  • Displaced
  • Domestic violence
  • Veterans
  • Elderly congregate
  • Witness protection

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

For more information, visit the PCC website.

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1-Bedroom Elderly and Congregate Care Senior Public Housing Applicant Preferences

1-Bedroom Elderly and Congregate Care has preferences for: Elderly, Displaced by Natural Disaster, Victims of Domestic Violence, Veterans, Working/Employed, Homeless, Displaced by Government Action, Disabled. Preferences are not required but Senior Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Park City Communities

1-Bedroom Elderly and Congregate Care Senior Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Park City Communities.

Park City Communities provides affordable housing for up to 5,628 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Bridgeport, Connecticut.

What should I do after applying to the Park City Communities Senior Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Park City Communities Senior Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Park City Communities Senior Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Park City Communities Senior Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Park City Communities Senior Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Park City Communities Senior Public Housing waiting list that is closed?

You cannot apply for a waiting list that is closed until it is reopened by the housing authority. It is not known when the housing authority will announce the next opening.

For the Park City Communities Senior Public Housing waiting list, how do I pick up an application?

To pick up an application, you must visit a location set by the housing authority to pick up a paper form. This place may be a housing authority office, local government building, or another location that is helping with the waiting list opening. The application must be completed and sent back to the housing authority according to their instructions.

For the Park City Communities Senior Public Housing waiting list, how do I print out an application?

To print out an application, a paper form must be printed from a device that is connected to the internet. This document is usually in the form of a .doc, docx, or .pdf. The application must be completed and sent back to the housing authority according to their instructions.

Who lives in Park City Communities Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Park City Communities.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Park City Communities?

At the start of 2024, Park City Communities was managing 2,224 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 2,113 units occupied. This represents 95% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Park City Communities.

According to HUD, there is a total of 5,010 people living in Public Housing units managed by Park City Communities, with the average number of people per household being 2.

How long did current Park City Communities Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 2,113 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 20 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 169 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 8 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Park City Communities.

Are there any Park City Communities Public Housing units not occupied?

The Park City Communities Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 95% of its units occupied by households with 5% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Park City Communities Public Housing households have children?

Of the 2,113 Public Housing households in units managed by Park City Communities, 1,001 have at least one child. There are 89 two-parent households in the Park City Communities Public Housing units, and 912 single-parent households. There were 956 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Park City Communities Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Park City Communities Public Housing tenant households is $20,096 The average annual income per person is $8,459 The average Public Housing household annual income is 21% of the local Area Median Income.

Park City Communities Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 190 9%
$5,000 - $9,999 169 8%
$10,000 - $14,999 676 32%
$15,000 - $19,999 254 12%
$20,000+ 845 40%

What is the source of income for Park City Communities Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 778 (35%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 44 (2%) households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 1,223 (55%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Park City Communities Public Housing unit cost?

For the Park City Communities Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $1,075 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $12,900.

How much does the average Park City Communities Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Park City Communities Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $455 per month or $5,460 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $961,415 per month, which is $11,536,980 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Park City Communities Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $108 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Park City Communities Public Housing units?

Of the 2,224 households living in Public Housing units, 613 (29%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 655 (31%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 845 (40%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 21% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Park City Communities Public Housing households?

97% of Park City Communities Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

Racial/ethnic makeup of Park City Communities Public Housing tenants
Race Number of Households % of Households
Asian/Pacific Islander 0 0%
Black Non-Hispanic 887 42%
Native American/Alaskan 0 0%
White Non-Hispanic 63 3%
Black Hispanic 42 2%
White Hispanic 1,078 51%
Other Hispanic 21 1%

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Park City Communities Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 42 2%
25-50/td> 1,099 52%
51-61 359 17%
62-84 570 27%
85 or Older 42 2%