OPEN: Congregate Housing is currently open and does not have a predetermined closing date.

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.