Section 8 & Public Housing Waiting Lists in Putnam, Connecticut
There are 2 open waiting lists in the Putnam area right now. Section 8 Waitlist monitors 2 housing authorities serving Putnam, 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 Putnam, 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 Putnam, Connecticut
Putnam, Connecticut is served by 2 housing authorities offering federal rental assistance through Section 8 and Public Housing programs. Right now, 2 waiting lists are accepting applications in the Putnam area. There are also 320 open waitlists within 50 miles that accept applications from non-residents.
Housing programs available in Putnam include Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Public Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), RAD, Mainstream. Of these, the following currently have open waitlists: PBV (1 open), Public Housing (1 open).
Latest Opening
Putnam Housing Authority opened its PBV waitlist on May 25, 2026.
About Housing in Putnam, Connecticut
Federal rental assistance in Putnam, Windham County is administered by 2 housing authorities: Putnam Housing Authority and Housing Authority of the Town of Brooklyn. Together they administer roughly 223 assisted housing units — 59 public housing units and 164 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 22 waiting lists across these agencies. As of Feb 19, 2026, 2 are accepting applications. Another 320 open lists are within 50 miles; most agencies accept applications from non-residents.
Housing Authorities in Putnam
Putnam Housing Authority
Putnam, Connecticut · CT024
Housing Authority of the Town of Brooklyn
Putnam, Connecticut · CT066
How to Apply for Section 8 in Putnam
To apply for housing assistance in Putnam, Connecticut, submit an application directly to one of the 2 housing authorities serving the Putnam area (listed above). Right now, 2 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 Putnam include Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Public Housing, Affordable Housing - Sunny Acres Apartments, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Affordable Housing, Affordable Housing - Crabtree Apartments, Affordable Housing - St. Onge Apartments, Affordable Housing - Sunny Acres, RAD, Affordable Housing (Crabtree, St. Onge), Affordable Housing - Upper Village Apartments, Affordable Housing (New Roxbury Village), Affordable Housing - New Roxbury Village, Mainstream. 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 Putnam and have active housing programs.