Waterbury Housing Authority Senior / Disabled Public Housing Waiting List is Closed as of May 2024. The waiting list was last open in April 2015 and remains closed.

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The Waterbury Housing Authority (WHA) is not accepting public housing waiting list applications at this time. Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.For more information, visit the WHA website, or call the office at (203) 596-2640.

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Waterbury Housing Authority Senior / Disabled Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Waterbury Housing Authority.

Waterbury Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 3,639 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Waterbury, Connecticut.

What should I do after applying to the Waterbury Housing Authority Senior / Disabled 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 Waterbury Housing Authority Senior / Disabled 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 Waterbury Housing Authority Senior / Disabled 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 Waterbury Housing Authority Senior / Disabled 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 Waterbury Housing Authority Senior / Disabled 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 Waterbury Housing Authority Senior / Disabled 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 Waterbury Housing Authority Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list, how do I apply online?

To apply online, an electronic form must be submitted to the housing authority on the internet. Many online applications require an account to be created to log in, and also a valid email address.

Who lives in Waterbury Housing Authority 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 Waterbury Housing Authority.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Waterbury Housing Authority?

At the start of 2024, Waterbury Housing Authority was managing 789 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 718 units occupied. This represents 91% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Waterbury Housing Authority.

According to HUD, there is a total of 1,977 people living in Public Housing units managed by Waterbury Housing Authority, with the average number of people per household being 3.

How long did current Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 718 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 31 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 72 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 10 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Waterbury Housing Authority.

Are there any Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing units not occupied?

The Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 91% of its units occupied by households with 9% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing households have children?

Of the 718 Public Housing households in units managed by Waterbury Housing Authority, 426 have at least one child. There are 39 two-parent households in the Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing units, and 387 single-parent households. There were 402 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing tenant households is $20,538 The average annual income per person is $7,428 The average Public Housing household annual income is 20% of the local Area Median Income.

Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 79 11%
$5,000 - $9,999 79 11%
$10,000 - $14,999 179 25%
$15,000 - $19,999 101 14%
$20,000+ 280 39%

What is the source of income for Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 276 (35%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 32 (4%) households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 426 (54%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing unit cost?

For the Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $1,084 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $13,008.

How much does the average Waterbury Housing Authority 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 Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $452 per month or $5,424 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $324,536 per month, which is $3,894,432 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $59 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 Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing units?

Of the 789 households living in Public Housing units, 172 (24%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 144 (20%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 402 (56%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 19% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing households?

85% of Waterbury Housing Authority 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 Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing tenants
Race Number of Households % of Households
Asian/Pacific Islander 0 0%
Black Non-Hispanic 194 27%
Native American/Alaskan 7 1%
White Non-Hispanic 108 15%
Black Hispanic 14 2%
White Hispanic 381 53%
Other Hispanic 7 1%

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Waterbury Housing Authority Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 29 4%
25-50/td> 373 52%
51-61 101 14%
62-84 208 29%
85 or Older 7 1%