Waterbury Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Waterbury, Connecticut.

Waiting List
Closed: Waterbury, Connecticut Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Waterbury Housing Authority Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

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

The Waterbury Housing Authority (WHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for three days in August 2016, and before that in November 2012.


Waterbury, CT is about 20 miles north of New Haven, CT.


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


There are no preferences.


2,000 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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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 WHA website, or call the office at (203) 596-2640.

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

About The Agency

Waterbury Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 3,639 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

2 Lakewood Road, Waterbury, CT

Visit Website(203) 596-2640

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 Waterbury Housing Authority?

Waterbury Housing Authority serves 2,769 low-income households. The agency manages 2,850 Housing Choice Vouchers and 717 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 82 percent of households served by Waterbury Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Waterbury Housing Authority households.

How many Waterbury Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 886 households and make up 32 percent of households served by Waterbury Housing Authority.

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

There are 2298 female-headed renter households living in Waterbury Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 83% of those served by the Waterbury Housing Authority.

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

Black 720
White 443
Hispanic 1,606

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

There are 692 households headed by seniors served by the Waterbury Housing Authority. Senior households are 25% of households in Waterbury Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 526 persons with disabilities living in Waterbury Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 19% of households served by the Waterbury Housing Authority.

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

The Waterbury 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 Waterbury Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Waterbury Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on August 15, 2016 and closed on August 17, 2016.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Waterbury Housing Authority

Austin Rd and S End Turnky

10 W Clay St, Waterbury, Connecticut 06706

Truman Apartments

70 Lakewood Rd, Waterbury, Connecticut 06704

Berkeley Heights

127 Harris Cir, Waterbury, Connecticut 06704

William Kelly Apartments

119 Fairmount St, Waterbury, Connecticut 06706

William Roosevelt Apartments

27 Kearney Dr, Waterbury, Connecticut 06704