Section 8 voucher Waitlists have grown longer

Waitlists to obtain a Section 8 voucher have grown longer. New Haven has over 20,000 families on the Housing Choice Voucher waitlist, which reopened to new applicants in early 2021, according to DuBois-Walton. This means that it can take years to obtain a voucher after applying.

“Somebody who’s on the top of our list now probably applied 5 years ago,” said DuBois-Walton.

DuBois-Walton recommended that those still waiting for a voucher apply to as many Section 8 departments as possible. Tenants can call 2−1−1 to register with the state’s resource directory system, which can alert them whenever a Section 8 waitlist opens up.

DuBois-Walton also urged applicants to update their application if their contact information or address changes. Tenants can also weigh in on potential policy solutions. The state legislature is currently weighing three bills that could affect affordable housing construction across the state.

Section 8 Waiting List Open in the Town of Portland 2013

The Housing Authority of the Town of Portland will be opening its waiting list for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program


Instructions to apply for the program are as follows:

1. Applicants must submit only one (1) application per household. If duplicate applications are received, the household will become ineligible and will not be placed on the waiting list. All pre-applications must be complete and legible.
2. Pre-applications will be accepted by mail only to the Portland Housing Authority, 9 Chatham Court, Portland, CT 06480
3. All pre-applications must be postmarked on July 23, 2013 and received by mail no later than July 30, 2013 in order to be accepted. The Authority is not responsible for non-delivery of mail. Pre-applications that are faxed, hand-delivered, emailed, or mailed to any other address than the address stated above will not be accepted.
4. Only 100 pre-applications will be drawn by a random lottery on July 31, 2013. Only those selected will be mailed a complete application.
5. All applicants not already working or residing in Portland or Cromwell will be required to reside in Portland or Cromwell for the first initial 12 months in the program

Pre-Applications are available at the Portland Housing Authority or by utilizing the pre-application form at the West Hartford Housing Authority website 

Bayview Towers in Stamford, Connecticut waiting list is now open.

Connecticut's housing-finance arm put up $17.75 million in financing for the purchase and renovation of Stamford's 200-unit Bayview Towers low- to moderate-income apartment development.

According to a craigslist ad the Bayview Towers, an affordable apartment community, has re-opened the wait list for Section 8 apartments. This program offers rent based on 30% of adjusted monthly income to income-eligible households. All utilities are included in rent!

Bayview Towers features newly renovated one, two, three and four bedroom apartments with private balconies. Located in downtown Stamford, CT and just steps from public transportation.

Bayview Towers is manage by HallKeen Management on behalf of the NHP Foundation. The NHP Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to making investments that preserve and create affordable multifamily housing for low- to moderate-income families and seniors. The Foundation also provides a comprehensive array of programs and services to enhance the quality of life for its residents.

Income limits apply and vary according to household size. Please call the office at 203-964-1445 for more details & to see if you qualify.