Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Senior / Disabled Public Housing Waiting List is Closed as of November 2024. The waiting list was last open in March 2019 and remains closed.

Nathan Brunet

Analysis by Nathan Brunet

Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024

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The Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership (MRHP) Senior/Disabled Public Housing waiting list is currently closed. The waiting list for Efficiencies and 1-Bedroom units was last open for one month from February until March, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

There were three ways to apply during the opening period:

  1. Complete the application that was be printed in the "New Haven Register", "Connecticut Post" and the "Milford Mirror" newspapers.
  2. Pick up an application at the MRHP office.
  3. Pick up an application at the Milford Senior Center.

Once the paper application was been completed, it must be mailed to MRHP and postmarked no later than Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

350 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery. Applications will be randomly drawn on on March 19, 2019 at 2:00 pm, in the MRHP office Community Room at 75 DeMaio Drive, and numbered sequentially. Applicants do not need to be present.

For more information, contact the Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership.

Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Senior / Disabled Public Housing Applicant Preferences

Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership has preferences for: Preferences Unconfirmed. Preferences are not required but Senior / Disabled Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership

Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Senior / Disabled Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership.

Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership provides affordable housing for up to 599 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Milford, Connecticut.

What should I do after applying to the Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How long will it take to get to the top of the Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list?

The wait to reach the top of this waiting list will be different for everyone.

It has not been confirmed if this waiting list has preferences. If there is at least one preference, those who qualify will have a shorter wait than those who don't. But if there are no preferences, all applicants are placed on the waiting list randomly. So, there could be a big difference between your wait time, depending on your spot on the waiting list.

If you are closer to the top of the waiting list, your wait may be just weeks or months long. But if you're closer to the end of the waiting list, it could take years to reach the top.

How do I update my application for the Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list that is closed?

You cannot apply for a waiting list that is closed until it is reopened by the housing authority. It is not known when the housing authority will announce the next opening.

For the Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list, how do I pick up an application?

To pick up an application, you must visit a location set by the housing authority to pick up a paper form. This place may be a housing authority office, local government building, or another location that is helping with the waiting list opening. The application must be completed and sent back to the housing authority according to their instructions.

How is a Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Senior / Disabled Public Housing waiting list sorted by random lottery?

A waiting list sorted by random lottery orders applicants who are selected for the waiting list by a random number system. The time you apply does not factor into your waiting list placement.

Who lives in Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership?

At the start of 2024, Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership was managing 330 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 323 units occupied. This represents 98% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership.

According to HUD, there is a total of 459 people living in Public Housing units managed by Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership, with the average number of people per household being 1.

How long did current Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 323 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 25 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 29 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 9 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership.

Are there any Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing units not occupied?

The Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 98% of its units occupied by households with 2% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing households have children?

Of the 323 Public Housing households in units managed by Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership, 40 have at least one child. There are 7 two-parent households in the Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing units, and 33 single-parent households. There were 40 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing tenant households is $22,685 The average annual income per person is $15,865 The average Public Housing household annual income is 25% of the local Area Median Income.

Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 10 3%
$5,000 - $9,999 10 3%
$10,000 - $14,999 100 31%
$15,000 - $19,999 55 17%
$20,000+ 149 46%

What is the source of income for Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 59 (18%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 0 (0%) households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 264 (80%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing unit cost?

For the Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $583 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $6,996.

How much does the average Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $534 per month or $6,408 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $172,482 per month, which is $2,069,784 per year.

What is the average utility cost paid by Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $37 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing units?

Of the 330 households living in Public Housing units, 259 (80%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 36 (11%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 29 (9%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 1% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing households?

27% of Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public Housing program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 3 1%
25-50/td> 74 23%
51-61 55 17%
62-84 171 53%
85 or Older 23 7%
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