Section 8 & Public Housing Waiting Lists in Seymour, Connecticut
There are 8 open waiting lists in the Seymour area right now. Section 8 Waitlist monitors 1 housing authority serving Seymour, 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 Seymour, 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 Seymour, Connecticut
Seymour, Connecticut is served by 1 housing authority offering federal rental assistance through Section 8 and Public Housing programs. Right now, 8 waiting lists are accepting applications in the Seymour area. There are also 182 open waitlists within 50 miles that accept applications from non-residents.
Housing programs available in Seymour include Public Housing, Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), RAD, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Mainstream. Of these, the following currently have open waitlists: Public Housing (1 open).
Latest Opening
Housing Authority of the Town of Seymour opened its Other waitlist on Jun 1, 2019.
About Housing in Seymour, Connecticut
Federal rental assistance in Seymour, New Haven County is administered by Housing Authority of the Town of Seymour (HUD agency code CT035). It administers roughly 120 assisted housing units.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 23 waiting lists across this agency. As of Feb 19, 2026, 8 are accepting applications. Another 182 open lists are within 50 miles; most agencies accept applications from non-residents.
How to Apply for Section 8 in Seymour
To apply for housing assistance in Seymour, Connecticut, submit an application directly to Housing Authority of the Town of Seymour, the housing authority serving this area. Right now, 8 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 Seymour include Assisted Living, Assisted Living (Smithfield Gardens), Affordable Housing, Assisted Living - Smithfield Gardens, Assisted Living / LIHTC, Public Housing, Other, Assisted Living (PILOT/LIHTC), Moderate Rental, Elderly Housing, Elderly (Federal) Housing, State Moderate Rental Program (Family), Moderate Rental (State) Housing, Rental Assistance Program (RAP Certificates), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Moderate Rental Housing, State Moderate Rental Program, RAP, Federal Elderly Housing, State Moderate Rental Housing, Mainstream, RAD. 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 Seymour and have active housing programs.