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This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Winsted, Connecticut.
The Winchester Housing Authority (WHA) Public Housing waiting list for apartments at Chestnut Grove and Greenwoods Garden is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least November, 2020, until further notice.
There are two ways to apply during the opening period:
Once the application has been completed, it must be hand delivered or mailed to the WHA office, located at 80 Chestnut St., Winsted, CT 06098.
The maximum income limits for each household size are as follows:
1 person maximum $21,600.002 people maximum $24,650.00
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.
For more information, contact the Winchester Housing Authority.
Winchester Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 106 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.
80 Chestnut Street, Winsted, CT
(860) 379-4573Section 8 Application Checklist
DownloadKeep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online
Winchester Housing Authority serves 104 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 104 public housing units.
Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 83 percent of households served by Winchester Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 100 percent of Winchester Housing Authority households.
Working adults head 1 households and make up 1 percent of households served by Winchester Housing Authority.
There are 48 female-headed renter households living in Winchester Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 47% of those served by the Winchester Housing Authority.
| Black | 2 |
| Asian-Pacific Islander | 1 |
| White | 100 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
There are 89 households headed by seniors served by the Winchester Housing Authority. Senior households are 86% of households in Winchester Housing Authority housing.
There are 26 persons with disabilities living in Winchester Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 25% of households served by the Winchester Housing Authority.
The Winchester 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.
Keep a record of past landlord issues.
Having some marks on your rental history will not disqualify you from federal housing, but be prepared to explain situations like an eviction.Rufus W. Bailey says:
"Affordable Housing Online is very effective and useful, and helpful."