Charter Oak Communities

This housing agency serves Stamford, Connecticut.

Waiting List
Closed: Stamford, Connecticut Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Fairfield Commons Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Oak Park Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Post House and Taylor Street Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Stamford Manor Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Rippowam Manor Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Glenbrook Manor Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Escape at Harbor Point Apartments Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Lawnhill Terrace Phase 1 and 2 LIHTC Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Greenfield Apartments LIHTC Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Palmer Square LIHTC Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Summer Place Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Westwood Townhomes Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Allure at Harbor Point, Below Market Rent Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: NV @ Harbor Point, Below Market Rent Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Park 215, LIHTC Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Glenbrook Crossing Below Market Rate Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: One Atlantic Street Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Wormser Residence Congregate Care Senior Housing Other Senior Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Scofield Manor Residential Care Home Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List Learn More

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

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from September 30, 2019, until October 2, 2019. 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.

According to the COC Public Notice, Many public libraries offer free computer access if you don’t have personal access to a computer.  The following Ferguson Library Branches offer free computer access.  Branch hours vary by location:

  • Main Library, One Public Library Plaza, Stamford, CT 06904
  • Harry Bennett Branch, 115 Vine Road, Stamford, CT 06905
  • South End Branch, 34 Woodland Ave, Stamford, CT 06902
  • Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch, 1143 Hope Street, Stamford, CT 06907

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the COC website.

Closed: Fairfield Commons Other Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) waiting list for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Fairfield Commons is currently closed. Applications were last accepted on an unconfirmed date in 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to print the paper application.

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

  • 1 Person $61,650 | 4 Persons $88,050
  • 2 Persons $70,450 | 5 Persons $95,100
  • 3 Persons $79,250 | 6 Persons $102,150

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Terminated from Charter Oak Communities housing choice voucher program due to insufficient program funding.
  • Displaced or scheduled for displacement due to Charter Oak Communities redevelopment efforts.
  • Victims of domestic violence.
  • Displaced due to state/local government action for reasons beyond the resident control and/or natural disasters.
  • Chronic homelessness preference ( Families must be referred to COC by a homeless service provider).

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

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on July 26, 2021.

Closed: Oak Park Other Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) waiting list for 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments at Oak Park is currently closed. Applications were last accepted on an unconfirmed date in 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to print the paper application.

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

  • 2 Person $35,728
  • 3 Persons $36,478
  • 4 Persons $37,228
  • 5 Persons $37,978
  • 6 Persons $39,738

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Substandard housing
    • Condemned or verified serious housing code violations (25 points)
    • Inadequate heating, plumping, or cooking facilities (20 points)
  • Living situation
    • Living in documented physically or emotionally abusive situation (25 points)
    • Living in shelter or transitional housing (25 points)
    • Living in temporary housing with others because of conditions
      • Beyond applicants control (condemnation, fire, foreclosure, loss of job, etc.) (20 points)
    • Living in overcrowded condition in own housing unit
      • (example 1.5 person per room) (15 points)
  • Income/Rent ratio
    • Currently paying more than 50% of income for rent/housing (15 points)
    • Currently paying between 31-50% of income for rent/housing (10 points)
    • Standard applicants (0 points)

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

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on July 26, 2021.

Closed: Post House and Taylor Street Other Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Post House and Taylor Street is closed. Applications were last accepted from July 19, 2021, until an unconfirmed close date in 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 limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $63,780
  • 2 Persons $72,900

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on July 27, 2021.

Closed: Stamford Manor Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Senior and Disabled waiting list for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at Stamford Manor is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from April 5, 2021 until May 7, 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 limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $66,500
  • 2 Persons $76,000

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC public notice on March 22, 2021.

Closed: Rippowam Manor Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Senior and Disabled waiting list for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at Rippowam Manor is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from August 2, 2021, until August 31, 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 limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $52,700
  • 2 Persons $60,200

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on July 27, 2021.

Closed: Glenbrook Manor Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Senior and Disabled waiting list for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at Glenbrook Manor is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from August 2, 2021, until August 31, 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 limits for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $63,780
  • 2 Persons $72,900

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on July 27, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Escape at Harbor Point Apartments Other Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Escape at Harbor Point Apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted from March 6, 2021 until further notice.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Print the online paper application here.
  2. Call the COC at (203) 977-1400, Ext 3301 to request an application by mail.

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the Charter Oaks Communities, 22 Clinton Avenue, Stamford, CT 06901.
  2. Dropped off at the drop box located at the COC office, address mentioned above. 
  3. Emailed to Applications@CharterOakCommunities.org.

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

  • 1 Person Household(studio) $29,468
  • 1 & 2 Person Household $34,680
  • 3 & 4 Person Household $41,340

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Those working or already living in the South End of Stamford.

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

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on March 10, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Lawnhill Terrace Phase 1 and 2 LIHTC Other Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Lawnhill Terrace Phase 1 and 2 is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least May, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the paper application here.

Once the application has been completed, it must be returned to Charter Oak Communities, 22 Clinton Ave, Stamford, CT 06901.

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

  • 2 Person $72,240
  • 3 Persons $81,300
  • 4 Persons $90,300
  • 5 Persons $97,560
  • 6 Persons $104,760

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on May 10, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Greenfield Apartments LIHTC Other Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit waiting list for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Greenfield Apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least May, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the paper application here.

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

  • 2 Person $69,300
  • 3 Persons $77,940
  • 4 Persons $86,580
  • 5 Persons $93,540
  • 6 Persons $100,440

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Working 
  • Local Residency
  • Involuntary displaced due to natural disaster or government action.
  • Victims of hate crimes.
  • victims of domestic violence. 

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on May 5, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Palmer Square LIHTC Other Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit waiting list for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Palmer Square is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least May, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the paper application here.

Once the application has been completed, it must be returned to Charter Oak Communities, 22 Clinton Ave, Stamford, CT 06901.

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

  • 2 Person $69,300
  • 3 Persons $77,940
  • 4 Persons $86,580
  • 5 Persons $93,540
  • 6 Persons $100,440

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Working
  • Live, work or have been hired to work in the jurisdiction
  • Involuntary displaced
  • Hate crime
  • Victims of domestic violence

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

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on May 20, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Summer Place Other Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Near Elderly waiting list for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at Summer Place is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least May, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the paper application here.

The maximum income limits for each household size are available here.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Family that has been terminated from Charter Oak Communities HGCV program due to insufficient program funding.
  • Displaced or scheduled for displacement due to Charter Oak Communities Redevelopment efforts.
  • Victims if domestic violence.
  • Displaced due to other state/local government actions for reasons beyond resident control and/or declared natural disasters.
  • Chronic homelessness.

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

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on May 21, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Westwood Townhomes Other Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit waiting list for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Westwood Townhomes is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least May, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the paper application here.

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

  • 2 Person $69,300
  • 3 Persons $77,940
  • 4 Persons $86,580
  • 5 Persons $93,540
  • 6 Persons $100,440

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Working 
  • Local Residency
  • Involuntary displaced due to natural disaster or government action.
  • Victims of hate crimes.
  • victims of domestic violence. 

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on May 21, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Allure at Harbor Point, Below Market Rent Other Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Below Market Rent waiting list for 0, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Allure at Harbor Point is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least July, 2021 until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the online paper application here.

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the Charter Oaks Communities, 22 Clinton Avenue, Stamford, CT 06901.
  2. Dropped off at the drop box located at the COC office, address mentioned above. 
  3. Emailed to Applications@CharterOakCommunities.org.

The maximum income limits for each household size are available here.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Working or already living in the South End of Stamford.

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

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on July 27, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: NV @ Harbor Point, Below Market Rent Other Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Below Market Rent waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at NV @ Harbor Point is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least July, 2021 until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the online paper application here.

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the Charter Oaks Communities, 22 Clinton Avenue, Stamford, CT 06901.
  2. Dropped off at the drop box located at the COC office, address mentioned above. 
  3. Emailed to Applications@CharterOakCommunities.org.

The maximum income limits for each household size are available here.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Those that currently reside in the South End of Stamford.

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

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on July 27, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Park 215, LIHTC Other Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Low-Income Housing Tax Credit waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Park 215 is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least July, 2021, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Print the online paper application available here.
  2. Call the leasing office at (203) 977-1400, ext. 3315.

Once the application has been completed, it must be returned to Charter Oak Communities, 22 Clinton Ave, Stamford, CT 06901.

The maximum income limits for each household size are available here.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Working 
  • Local Residency
  • Involuntary displaced due to natural disaster or government action.
  • Victims of hate crimes.
  • victims of domestic violence. 

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

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on July 27, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Glenbrook Crossing Below Market Rate Other Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Below Market Rate waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Glenbrook Crossing is currently open.

The COC is accepting applications for this waiting list as of September 27, 2021 until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

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

  • 1 Person Household $53,130
  • 2 Person Household $60,720 (1 BR), $97,152 (2 BR)
  • 3 Person Household $109,296
  • 4 Person Household $121,440

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC public notice on September 28, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: One Atlantic Street Other Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) waiting list for apartments at One Atlantic Street is currently open.

The COC is accepting applications for this waiting list since at least September 28, 2021 until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on September 28, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Wormser Residence Congregate Care Senior Housing Other Senior Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Congregate Care Senior Housing waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Wormser Residence is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least May, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the paper application here.

Once the application has been completed, it must be either:

  1. Mailed to the Wormser management office, 28 Vine Road Stamford, CT 06901.
  2. Dropped off the application at the Wormser management office, address mentioned above.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on May 10, 2021.

Open Until Further Notice: Scofield Manor Residential Care Home Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List

The Charter Oak Communities (COC) Senior and Disabled Residential Care Home waiting list for apartments at Scofield Manor is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least May, 2021, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, print the paper application here.

Once the application has been completed, it must be Stamford Housing Authority, located at 22 Clinton Ave, P.O. Box 1376, Stamford, Connecticut 06904.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the COC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the COC on May 5, 2021.

About The Agency

Charter Oak Communities provides affordable housing for up to 2,060 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

22 Clinton Avenue, Stamford, CT

Visit Website(203) 977-1400

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How large is the Charter Oak Communities?

Charter Oak Communities serves 1,711 low-income households. The agency manages 1,599 Housing Choice Vouchers and 304 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Charter Oak Communities?

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

How many Charter Oak Communities residents are employed?

Working adults head 752 households and make up 44 percent of households served by Charter Oak Communities.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Charter Oak Communities?

There are 1403 female-headed renter households living in Charter Oak Communities housing. Households headed by females are 82% of those served by the Charter Oak Communities.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Charter Oak Communities renters?

Black 924
Asian-Pacific Islander 17
White 222
Hispanic 548

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Charter Oak Communities?

There are 581 households headed by seniors served by the Charter Oak Communities. Senior households are 34% of households in Charter Oak Communities housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Charter Oak Communities housing?

There are 239 persons with disabilities living in Charter Oak Communities housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 14% of households served by the Charter Oak Communities.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Charter Oak Communities?

The Charter Oak Communities 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 Charter Oak Communities open new waiting lists?

Charter Oak Communities’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on September 30, 2019 and closed on October 2, 2019.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Charter Oak Communities

Taylor Street Apartments

25 Taylor St, Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Post House

40 Clinton Ave, Stamford, Connecticut 06901

Fairgate

9 Fairgate Dr, Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Palmer Square

18 Rockfield Drive, Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Quintard Manor

18 Quintard Terrace, Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Clinton Manor

22 Clinton Avenue, Stamford, Connecticut 06901

Summer Place Apartments

992 Summer Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06905

FAIRFIELD COMMONS I

20 FAIRFIELD AVE, Stamford, Connecticut 06901

Lawnhill Terrace

37 Custer Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Westwood

1 Birch Drive, Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Ursula Park Townhouses

130 Ursula Pl, Stamford, Connecticut 06902

Stamford Manor

26 W Main St, Stamford, Connecticut 06902