East Haven Housing Authority

This housing agency serves East Haven, Connecticut.

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Closed: East Haven Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: East Haven Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The East Haven Housing Authority (EHHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for three days in June 2016. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.


East Haven, CT is about 5 miles east of New Haven, CT.



To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online pre-application. Computers, laptops, smart phones, and tablets were allowed to be used to access the pre-application. The pre-application was available online only. Only one pre-application per household was accepted.


The following documentation was required when submitting the pre-application: Name, Social Security Number, birth date, and income of all members of the household.


No preferences were identified.


Applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.


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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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 EHHA website, or call the office at (203) 468-3287.

About The Agency

East Haven Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 46 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

250 Main Street, East Haven, CT

(203) 468-3287

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the East Haven Housing Authority?

East Haven Housing Authority serves 48 low-income households. The agency manages 49 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the East Haven Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 77 percent of households served by East Haven Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 94 percent of East Haven Housing Authority households.

How many East Haven Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 20 households and make up 43 percent of households served by East Haven Housing Authority.

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

There are 40 female-headed renter households living in East Haven Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 85% of those served by the East Haven Housing Authority.

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

Black 8
White 17
Hispanic 24

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

There are 14 households headed by seniors served by the East Haven Housing Authority. Senior households are 31% of households in East Haven Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 10 persons with disabilities living in East Haven Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 21% of households served by the East Haven Housing Authority.

How often does East Haven Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

East Haven Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on June 6, 2016 and closed on June 8, 2016.