Manchester Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Manchester, Connecticut.

Waiting List
Open Soon: Congregate Senior Other Senior Waiting List	Learn More
Closed: Manchester, Connecticut Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List	Learn More
Closed: Manchester Housing Authority Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List	Learn More

Open Soon: Congregate Senior Other Senior Waiting List

The Manchester Housing Authority Congregate Senior waiting list will open for applications on January 15, 2025, and close on January 30, 2025. Applications can be submitted online or in person at 24 Bluefield Drive, Manchester, CT 06040.

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

The Manchester Housing Authority (MHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for five days in November, 2018. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

Download and print the application online.
Pick up an application at the MHA office.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must have been:

Mailed to the MHA office.
Dropped off at the MHA office.

There were no preferences.

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

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Closed: Manchester Housing Authority Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Public Housing rental housing assistance in Manchester, Connecticut.

The Manchester Housing Authority (MHA) waiting list for Elderly (62+)/Disabled Public Housing apartments is currently closed.

The MHA accepted applications for this waiting list from October 14, 2024 at 9:00 am ET, until October 18, 2024 at 2PM.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

Complete the online application.
Pick up a paper application at the MHA office, located at 24 Bluefield Drive, Manchester, CT 06040.

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

Dropped off to the MHA office, either in person or in the drop box at the address above.
Mailed to the MHA office at the address above.
Faxed to the MHA office. A fax number is not available on the public notice, or the MHA website.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

400 selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

For more information, visit the MHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the MHA online application on October 14, 2024 by Dave Layfield.

About The Agency

Manchester Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 822 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

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

24 Bluefield Drive, Manchester, CT

Visit Website — (860) 643-2164

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 Manchester Housing Authority?

Manchester Housing Authority serves 790 low-income households. The agency manages 509 Housing Choice Vouchers and 307 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 75 percent of households served by Manchester Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Manchester Housing Authority households.

How many Manchester Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 237 households and make up 30 percent of households served by Manchester Housing Authority.

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

There are 639 female-headed renter households living in Manchester Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 81% of those served by the Manchester Housing Authority.

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

Black	229
Asian-Pacific Islander	8
White	300
Hispanic	253

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

There are 276 households headed by seniors served by the Manchester Housing Authority. Senior households are 35% of households in Manchester Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 197 persons with disabilities living in Manchester Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 25% of households served by the Manchester Housing Authority.

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

The Manchester Housing Authority 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 Manchester Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Manchester Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on November 5, 2018 and closed on November 9, 2018.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Manchester Housing Authority

Mayfair Gardens

64 Regent St, Manchester, Connecticut 06042

Westhill Gardens Annex

24 Horace St, Manchester, Connecticut 06040