Section 8 & Public Housing Waiting Lists in Danbury, Connecticut
There are 7 open waiting lists in the Danbury area right now. Section 8 Waitlist monitors 1 housing authority serving Danbury, 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 Danbury, 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 Danbury, Connecticut
Danbury, Connecticut is served by 1 housing authority offering federal rental assistance through Section 8 and Public Housing programs. Right now, 7 waiting lists are accepting applications in the Danbury area. There are also 196 open waitlists within 50 miles that accept applications from non-residents.
Housing programs available in Danbury include Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Public Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Mainstream, RAD. Of these, the following currently have open waitlists: PBV (1 open), Public Housing (1 open).
Latest Opening
Housing Authority of the City of Danbury opened its Danbury Commons Senior Housing waitlist on Feb 18, 2026.
About Housing in Danbury, Connecticut
Federal rental assistance in Danbury, Fairfield County is administered by Housing Authority of the City of Danbury (HUD agency code CT020). It administers roughly 1,293 assisted housing units — 379 public housing units and 914 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 14 waiting lists across this agency. As of Jun 6, 2026, 7 are accepting applications. Another 196 open lists are within 50 miles; most agencies accept applications from non-residents.
How to Apply for Section 8 in Danbury
To apply for housing assistance in Danbury, Connecticut, submit an application directly to Housing Authority of the City of Danbury, the housing authority serving this area. Right now, 7 waiting lists are 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 Danbury include Federal Elderly (Putnam Towers and Wooster Manor), State Elderly Housing (Glen Apartments), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Danbury Commons Senior Housing, State Elderly Housing, Elderly Housing, Public Housing, Other, Danbury Commons Apartments, RAD, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Federal Elderly Housing, Mainstream, Moderate Rental & Fairfield Ridge Housing. 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 Danbury and have active housing programs.