Section 8 & Public Housing Waiting Lists in Fairfield, Connecticut
There is 1 open waiting list in the Fairfield area right now. Section 8 Waitlist monitors 1 housing authority serving Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, 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 Fairfield area. There are also 215 open waitlists within 50 miles that accept applications from non-residents.
Housing programs available in Fairfield include Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Mainstream, Public Housing. Of these, the following currently have open waitlists: PBV (1 open).
Closing Soon in Fairfield
Fairfield Housing Authority — PBV waitlist closes Oct 26, 2026
Latest Opening
Fairfield Housing Authority opened its PBV waitlist on Sep 28, 2026. Applications close Oct 26, 2026 — apply early.
About Housing in Fairfield, Connecticut
Federal rental assistance in Fairfield, Fairfield County is administered by Fairfield Housing Authority (HUD agency code CT052). It administers roughly 175 assisted housing units.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 5 waiting lists across this agency. As of Sep 28, 2026, 1 is accepting applications. Another 215 open lists are within 50 miles; most agencies accept applications from non-residents.
How to Apply for Section 8 in Fairfield
To apply for housing assistance in Fairfield, Connecticut, submit an application directly to Fairfield Housing Authority, 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 Fairfield include Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Tenant Based Rental Assistance, Mainstream, Public Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV). 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 Fairfield and have active housing programs.