Section 8 & Public Housing Waiting Lists in Bridgeport, Connecticut
There is 1 open waiting list in the Bridgeport area right now. Section 8 Waitlist monitors 1 housing authority serving Bridgeport, Connecticut and updates statuses nightly. Below you will find every PHA in the area with current waitlist status, program types, and direct application links.
If no lists are currently open in Bridgeport, we recommend applying to nearby cities as well. There is no limit to the number of waiting lists you can join, and many housing authorities accept applications from non-residents.
Affordable Housing in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport, Connecticut is served by 1 housing authority offering federal rental assistance through Section 8 and Public Housing programs. Right now, 1 waiting list is accepting applications in the Bridgeport area. There are also 212 open waitlists within 50 miles that accept applications from non-residents.
Housing programs available in Bridgeport include Public Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Mainstream, Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), RAD. Of these, the following currently have open waitlists: Public Housing (1 open).
Latest Opening
Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport opened its Public Housing waitlist .
About Housing in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Federal rental assistance in Bridgeport, Fairfield County is administered by Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport (HUD agency code CT001). It administers roughly 5,584 assisted housing units — 2,350 public housing units and 3,234 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 5 waiting lists across this agency. As of Aug 15, 2026, 1 is accepting applications. Another 212 open lists are within 50 miles; most agencies accept applications from non-residents.
Housing Authorities in Bridgeport
How to Apply for Section 8 in Bridgeport
To apply for housing assistance in Bridgeport, Connecticut, submit an application directly to Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport, the housing authority serving this area. Right now, 1 waiting list is accepting applications — apply as soon as possible, as open enrollment periods can close with short notice. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Before applying, gather the following documents for all household members: government-issued photo ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit statements), and proof of current address. Having these ready before a waitlist opens can be the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Housing programs available in Bridgeport include Public Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), RAD, Mainstream, Project-Based Vouchers (PBV). Applying to multiple program types simultaneously improves your chances of receiving assistance. After submitting, you will be placed on the waiting list based on the date of your application and any applicable preferences (veterans, elderly, disabled, working families, or local residents).
Nearby Cities with Housing Authorities
Applying to nearby cities increases your chances of receiving assistance sooner. These cities are within 75 miles of Bridgeport and have active housing programs.