Housing Authority of the City of Torrington

This housing agency serves Torrington, Connecticut.

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Closed: Torrington, Connecticut Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Torrington Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

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

The Housing Authority of the City of Torrington (HACT) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Pre-applications were last accepted from February 17, 2020, until February 28, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the online pre-application here.
  2. Print the paper pre-application online. The pre-application is available in English and Spanish.

Once the pre-application has been completed, it must be postmarked between February 17, 2020 and February 28, 2020; and mailed to Torrington Housing Authority, 110 Prospect Street, Torrington, CT 06790.

According to the HACT, "There can only be one pre-application per envelope. Multiple pre-applications per envelope will result in all pre-applications being discarded. Pre-applications received outside the listed postmark dates will be discarded. Applications will NOT be accepted by hand delivery, fax or email. Only one pre-application will be accepted for each prospective participant household. Multiple pre-applications received containing one or more of the same names and/or social security numbers will be discarded. Only completed and legible applications will be accepted."

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

1 Person $35,350 | 5 Person $54,5002 Person $40,400 | 6 Person $58,5503 Person $45,450 | 7 Person $62,2004 Person $50,450 | 8 Person $66,500

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

1,000 applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

Letters will be sent only to applicants who were placed on the waiting list. If an applicant has not received a letter by April 15, 2020, their pre-application was not selected.

For more information, visit the HACT website.

Sources: This information was provided by Connecticut Public Notices, as of February 17, 2020.

Open Until Further Notice: Housing Authority of the City of Torrington Public Housing Waiting List

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the City of Torrington provides affordable housing for up to 735 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

110 Prospect Street, Torrington, CT

Visit Website(860) 482-3581

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 Housing Authority of the City of Torrington?

Housing Authority of the City of Torrington serves 364 low-income households. The agency manages 350 Housing Choice Vouchers and 382 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the City of Torrington?

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

How many Housing Authority of the City of Torrington residents are employed?

Working adults head 43 households and make up 12 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Torrington.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the City of Torrington?

There are 203 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the City of Torrington housing. Households headed by females are 56% of those served by the Housing Authority of the City of Torrington.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the City of Torrington renters?

Black 29
Asian-Pacific Islander 4
White 295
Hispanic 36

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the City of Torrington?

There are 211 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the City of Torrington. Senior households are 58% of households in Housing Authority of the City of Torrington housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the City of Torrington housing?

There are 192 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the City of Torrington housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 53% of households served by the Housing Authority of the City of Torrington.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the City of Torrington?

The Housing Authority of the City of Torrington 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 Housing Authority of the City of Torrington open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the City of Torrington’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on February 17, 2020 and closed on February 28, 2020.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the City of Torrington

Willow Gardens

52 Willow St, Torrington, Connecticut 06790

Laurel Acres

523 Torringford West St, Torrington, Connecticut 06790

Thompson Heights

301 Litchfield St, Torrington, Connecticut 06790