Enfield Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Enfield, Connecticut.

Waiting List
Closed: Enfield, Connecticut Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Enfield, Connecticut Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Moderate Rental Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Congregate Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Elderly and Disabled Housing Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List Learn More

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

The Enfield Housing Authority (EHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from April 20, 2020, until April 23, 2020.

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

Once the application was completed, it was postmarked no earlier than April 20, 2020 and no later than April 23, 2020, and mailed to the EHA.

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

  • 1 person - $35,350 | 5 persons- $54,500
  • 2 persons- $40,400 | 6 persons- $58,550
  • 3 persons- $45,450 | 7 persons- $62,600
  • 4 persons- $50,450 | 8 persons- $66,600 

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the EHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the EHA, as of April 10, 2020.

Closed: Enfield, Connecticut Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Enfield Housing Authority (EHA) Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The EHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from January 18, 2023, until January 23, 2023. There is no notice when the waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the EHA, this waiting list is for, "households that include a non-elderly person(s) with disabilities, defined as a family that includes a person with disabilities who is at least 18 years old and not yet 62 years of age."

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

Once the application was completed, it was required to be postmarked no earlier than January 18, 2023, and no later than January 23, 2023, and mailed to EHA.

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

  • 1 person  $39,400 | 5 persons $60,800
  • 2 persons $45,050 | 6 persons $65,300
  • 3 persons $50,650 | 7 persons $69,800
  • 4 persons $56,300 | 8 persons $74,300

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information, visit the EHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the United Way of Connecticut public notice on January 11, 2023. 

Open Until Further Notice: Moderate Rental Housing Other Waiting List

The Enfield Housing Authority (EHA) waiting list for Moderate Rental Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least April 2020, until further notice

To apply during the opening period, print the paper application that is here. Select the "Moderate Rental Housing Application" link.

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

  1. Dropped off in person to the EHA, located at 1 Pearson Way, Enfield, CT 06082. Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or by appointment from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
  2. Faxed to (860) 741-8439.
  3. Mailed to The Enfield Housing Authority, 1 Pearson Way, Enfield, CT 06082.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Condemned or verified serious housing code violations
  • Inadequate heating, plumbing, or cooking facilities
  • Living in a documented physically or emotionally abusive situation 
  • Living in a shelter or transitional housing 
  • Living in temporary housing with others because of conditions beyond applicant’s control (condemnation, foreclosure, fire, loss of job, etc.) 
  • Living in overcrowded conditions in own housing unit 
  • Currently paying more than 31% of income towards rent/housing

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

For more information, visit the EHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the EHA, as of April 14, 2020.

Open Until Further Notice: Congregate Housing Other Waiting List

The Enfield Housing Authority (EHA) waiting list for Congregate Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least April 2020, until further notice

To apply during the opening period, print the paper application that is here. Select the "Congregate Housing Application" link.

Once the application has been completed, it must be dropped off in person to the EHA, located at 1 Pearson Way, Enfield, CT 06082. Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Condemned or verified serious housing code violations
  • Inadequate heating, plumbing, or cooking facilities
  • Living in a documented physically or emotionally abusive situation 
  • Living in a shelter or transitional housing 
  • Living in temporary housing with others because of conditions beyond applicant’s control (condemnation, foreclosure, fire, loss of job, etc.) 
  • Living in overcrowded conditions in own housing unit 
  • Currently paying more than 31% of income towards rent/housing

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

For more information, visit the EHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the EHA, as of April 14, 2020.

Open Until Further Notice: Elderly and Disabled Housing Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List

The Enfield Housing Authority (EHA) waiting list for Elderly and Disabled Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least April 2020, until further notice

To apply during the opening period, print the paper application that is here. Select the "Elderly/Disabled Housing Application" link.

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

  1. Dropped off in person to the EHA, located at 1 Pearson Way, Enfield, CT 06082. Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or by appointment from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
  2. Faxed to (860) 741-8439.
  3. Mailed to The Enfield Housing Authority, 1 Pearson Way, Enfield, CT 06082.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Condemned or verified serious housing code violations
  • Inadequate heating, plumbing, or cooking facilities
  • Living in a documented physically or emotionally abusive situation 
  • Living in a shelter or transitional housing 
  • Living in temporary housing with others because of conditions beyond applicant’s control (condemnation, foreclosure, fire, loss of job, etc.) 
  • Living in overcrowded conditions in own housing unit 
  • Currently paying more than 31% of income towards rent/housing

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

For more information, visit the EHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the EHA, as of April 14, 2020.

About The Agency

Enfield Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 141 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:30pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm , 1:00pm-4:30pm

1 Pearson Way, Enfield, CT

Visit Website(860) 745-7493

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How large is the Enfield Housing Authority?

Enfield Housing Authority serves 120 low-income households. The agency manages 195 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 78 percent of households served by Enfield Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 98 percent of Enfield Housing Authority households.

How many Enfield Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 37 households and make up 31 percent of households served by Enfield Housing Authority.

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

There are 104 female-headed renter households living in Enfield Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 87% of those served by the Enfield Housing Authority.

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

Black 32
Native American 1
White 62
Hispanic 25

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

There are 25 households headed by seniors served by the Enfield Housing Authority. Senior households are 21% of households in Enfield Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 28 persons with disabilities living in Enfield Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 24% of households served by the Enfield Housing Authority.

How often does Enfield Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Enfield Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on April 20, 2020 and closed on April 23, 2020.