Bristol Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Bristol, Plainville, Southington, Terryville, Connecticut.

Waiting List
Closed: Bristol, Connecticut Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Zbikowski Park Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 1, 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Non-Elderly Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Cambridge Park Apartments, 2-Bedroom Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Bonnie Acres, JFK Apartments and Gaylord Tower Apartments, 1-Bedroom, Elderly/Non-Elderly Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Family State Housing Program Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Bristol Housing Authority Senior Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Komanetsky Estates Senior Congregate Housing Other Senior Waiting List Learn More

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

The Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The BHA last accepted Section 8 HCV applications for this waiting list from September 24, 2021 until October 8, 2021. 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.
  2. Pick up an application from the BHA office lobby.

Once the application was completed, it was postmarked between September 24, 2021 and October 8, 2021, and mailed to the Bristol Housing Authority.

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

  • 1 Person $36,550 | 4 Persons $52,150
  • 2 Persons $41,750 | 5 Persons $56,350
  • 3 Persons $46,950 | 6 Persons $60,500

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Victims of Domestic Violence (11 points)
  • Homeless (10 points)
  • Non-elderly disabled (6 points)
  • Veterans (1 point)

2,000 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the BHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the United Way Of Connecticut public notice on September 30, 2021.

Closed: Zbikowski Park Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) waiting list for 2-Bedroom Project Based Voucher apartments at Zbikowski Park is currently closed. Pre-applications were last accepted from November 18, 2019, until November 22, 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 paper pre-application online.
  2. Pick up a pre-application in person at the BHA main office.

Once the pre-application has been completed, it must be postmarked after November 18, 2019 and before November 22, 2019, and mailed to The Bristol Housing Authority.

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

  • 1 Person   $42,420
  • 2 Persons $48,480
  • 3 Persons $54,540
  • 4 Persons $60,540
  • 5 Persons $65,400

There were no preferences.

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

For more information, visit the BHA website.

Closed: 1, 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom Family Public Housing Waiting List

The Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) Family Public Housing waiting list for 1, 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom apartments is currently closed. Pre-applications were last accepted from August 19, 2019, until August 29, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Open and print the pre-application online.
  2. Pick up an application at the BHA office.

Once the pre-application was completed it must have been mailed to the Bristol Housing Authority. Applications must have been postmarked between August 19, 2019 and August 29, 2019.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Victims of Domestic Violence
  • Homelessness
  • Non-elderly disabled
  • Veterans

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

For more information, visit the BHA Housing Programs page, or the BHA website.

Closed: Non-Elderly Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

The Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) Non-Elderly Disabled Public Housing waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from November 2, 2020 until November 13, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the BHA "Only households with a disabled head of household or co-head between the ages of 18-61 years of age qualify to apply. Maximum of 2 occupants for a 1-bedroom unit.'

There were three ways to apply during the opening period: 

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Print the online paper application.
  3. Pick up the application in person, from the the BHA office lobby.

Once the application was completed, it was postmarked no earlier than Nov 2, 2020 and no later than November 13, 2020 and received by November 20, 2020, and mailed to the Bristol Housing Authority.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the BHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the United Way of Connecticut Public Notice, as of October 22, 2020.

Closed: Cambridge Park Apartments, 2-Bedroom Family Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol (BHA) last accepted Public Housing 2-Bedroom apartments at Cambridge Park Apartments from December 27, 2023, until January 5, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

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

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

  • 1 Person $66,150 | 3 Persons $85,050
  • 2 Persons $75,600 | 4 Persons $94,500

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Elderly
  • Non-elderly
  • Disabled
  • Veterans
  • Homeless
  • Victims of domestic violence
  • Overcrowding
  • Live or work in Bristol
  • Displaced due to natural disaster

300 selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the BHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHA public notice on December 21, 2023.

Closed: Bonnie Acres, JFK Apartments and Gaylord Tower Apartments, 1-Bedroom, Elderly/Non-Elderly Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Bristol (BHA) last accepted Elderly/Non-Elderly Disabled Public Housing waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Bonnie Acres, JFK Apartments and Gaylord Tower Apartments from December 27, 2023, until January 5, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

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

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

  • 1 Person $66,150 | 3 Persons $85,050
  • 2 Persons $75,600 | 

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Elderly
  • Non-elderly
  • Disabled
  • Veterans
  • Homeless
  • Victims of domestic violence
  • Overcrowding
  • Live or work in Bristol
  • Displaced due to natural disaster

300 selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the BHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHA public notice on December 21, 2023.

Closed: Family State Housing Program Other Waiting List

The Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) Family State Housing Program waiting list for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from May 10, 2021 until May 21, 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 limit for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 person - $36,550
  • 2 persons - $41,750
  • 3 persons - $46,950
  • 4 persons - $52,150
  • 5 persons - $56,350
  • 6 persons - $60,500

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the BHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHA on May 6, 2021.

Closed: Bristol Housing Authority Senior Public Housing Waiting List

The Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) Senior Public Housing waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from July 17, 2020, until August 7, 2020. 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. Pick up an application from the BHA.

Once the application was completed, it must be postmarked between July 17, 2020 until August 7, 2020 and mailed to the Bristol Housing Authority.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Victims of Domestic Violence (11 points)- A preference will be given for a family that includes a family member who is a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking who is in actual or imminent threat of harm.
  • Homeless (10 points) – A preference will be given to a family who is homeless in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Act. Referral letter, on letterhead, from an authorized representative of the local Continuum of Care Consortium (COCC)
  • Non-elderly disabled (5 points) – A preference will be given to a family where the head/co-head or spouse is disabled.
  • Veterans (1 point) – A preference will be provided for an existing family member who has an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces for active military service.

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

For more information, visit the BHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHA, as of July 8, 2020.

Closed: Komanetsky Estates Senior Congregate Housing Other Senior Waiting List

The Bristol Housing Authority (BHA) Senior Congregate Housing waiting list for Komanetsky Estates is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from May 10, 2021, until further notice.

Please note: According to the BHA, the eligibility requirements were:

  • "Residents that are 62 years or older and have temporary or permanent difficulties with one or more essential activities of daily living."

There were three ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. Pick up an application at the Komanetsky Estates office.
  3. Call the BHA to request an application by mail.

Once the application was completed, it was either:

  1. Dropped off at the Komanetsky Estates office.
  2. Faxed to the BHA.
  3. Emailed to the BHA.

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

    • 1 Person $55,950

    Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

    For more information, visit the BHA website.

    Sources: This information was verified by the BHA on May 7, 2021.

    About The Agency

    Bristol Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 1,256 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

    Monday 8:30am-4:30pm
    Tuesday 8:30am-1:00pm
    Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm
    Thursday 1:00pm-4:30pm
    Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed

    164 Jerome Avenue, Bristol, CT

    Visit Website(860) 582-6313

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    How large is the Bristol Housing Authority?

    Bristol Housing Authority serves 1,216 low-income households. The agency manages 755 Housing Choice Vouchers and 514 public housing units.

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

    Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by Bristol Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Bristol Housing Authority households.

    How many Bristol Housing Authority residents are employed?

    Working adults head 340 households and make up 28 percent of households served by Bristol Housing Authority.

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

    There are 948 female-headed renter households living in Bristol Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 78% of those served by the Bristol Housing Authority.

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

    Black 146
    Asian-Pacific Islander 12
    White 608
    Hispanic 450

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

    There are 376 households headed by seniors served by the Bristol Housing Authority. Senior households are 31% of households in Bristol Housing Authority housing.

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

    There are 328 persons with disabilities living in Bristol Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 27% of households served by the Bristol Housing Authority.

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

    The Bristol Housing Authority is rated as a high 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 Bristol Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

    Bristol Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on September 24, 2021 and closed on October 8, 2021.

    Public Housing Communities Managed by Bristol Housing Authority

    Cambridge Park

    64 Davis Dr, Bristol, Connecticut 06010

    Zbikowski Park

    334 Lake Ave, Bristol, Connecticut 06010

    Gaylord Towers

    55 Gaylord St, Bristol, Connecticut 06010

    Bonnie Acres

    33 Vance Dr, Bristol, Connecticut 06010

    Komanetsky Estates

    81 Grove Avenue, Bristol, Connecticut 06010

    Mountain Laurel Manor

    31 Quaker Ln, Bristol, Connecticut 06010