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About Putnam Housing Authority
Putnam Housing Authority, located in Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut (PHA Code: CT024), manages approximately 212 assisted housing units. These units include 164 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and 48 Public Housing units, providing essential housing assistance to eligible residents.
The authority currently maintains an open waitlist for its Public Housing program, which is accepting new applications. The waitlist for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is presently closed to new applicants, having recently closed after a period of being open. Information regarding Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) and the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program is not available at this time.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Applications are placed by date and time received with no stated preference. Serves senior/disabled individuals in three apartment communities.
Other Programs
3 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
The statewide Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list in Connecticut is currently closed.
No specific waiting list information found for Project-Based Voucher programs (such as Upper Village Apartments or Hampshire Heights Apartments) separate from the general Public Housing waitlist.
No specific waiting list information found for RAD programs (such as Hampshire Heights Apartments) separate from the general Public Housing waitlist.
Status History
Official Application
Contact Putnam Housing Authority directly at (860) 963-6829 to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Contact the housing authority directly for application information.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Putnam Housing Authority
Check Current Status
Putnam Housing Authority currently has 1 open waiting list (Public Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Putnam Housing Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Contact Putnam Housing Authority directly at (860) 963-6829 to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Putnam Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Putnam Housing Authority manages approximately 212 assisted housing units (164 Section 8, 48 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Putnam. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Putnam Housing Authority
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Putnam Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Putnam Housing Authority manages approximately 48 Public Housing units in Putnam. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Putnam Housing Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Putnam. This program serves approximately 164 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Putnam Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Putnam. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Putnam Housing Authority converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Putnam maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Putnam Housing Authority — including across state lines.