Section 8 & Public Housing Waiting Lists in Stamford, Connecticut
There are 37 open waiting lists in the Stamford area right now. Section 8 Waitlist monitors 1 housing authority serving Stamford, 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 Stamford, 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 Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, Connecticut is served by 1 housing authority offering federal rental assistance through Section 8 and Public Housing programs. Right now, 37 waiting lists are accepting applications in the Stamford area. There are also 213 open waitlists within 50 miles that accept applications from non-residents.
Housing programs available in Stamford include Public Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Mainstream, Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), RAD. Of these, the following currently have open waitlists: Public Housing (1 open).
Latest Opening
Housing Authority of the City of Stamford opened its Other waitlist on Aug 27, 2026.
About Housing in Stamford, Connecticut
Federal rental assistance in Stamford, Fairfield County is administered by Housing Authority of the City of Stamford (HUD agency code CT007). It administers roughly 2,112 assisted housing units — 480 public housing units and 1,632 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 45 waiting lists across this agency. As of Mar 24, 2026, 37 are accepting applications. Another 213 open lists are within 50 miles; most agencies accept applications from non-residents.
How to Apply for Section 8 in Stamford
To apply for housing assistance in Stamford, Connecticut, submit an application directly to Housing Authority of the City of Stamford, the housing authority serving this area. Right now, 37 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 Stamford include Other - WFH, Tax Credit / BMR (Quintard Manor), Other, Residential Care Home, Below Market Rate (BMR), Senior Congregate Housing, Below Market Rate, Tax Credit, Other (Glenluxe), Workforce Housing, BMR (Point Rock), Tax Credit / BMR (Lawnhill Terrace LP), Tax Credit / BMR (Park 215), Public Housing, Other (Below Market Rate - Clinton Manor), Other (Below Market Rate - Lawnhill Terrace LP), Other (Below Market Rate - Park 215), Other (Below Market Rate - Quintard Manor), BMR (Sono Pearl), BMR (Glenluxe Apartments), Residential Care Home - Scofield Manor, Tax Credit / BMR (Clinton Manor), Residential Care Home (Scofield Manor), Workforce Housing / BMR, Other (Summer Place/Straight Tax Credit), Other (Below Market Rate Housing), Below Market Rate / Workforce Housing, Workforce Housing (WFH), Affordable Housing (Clinton Manor), Affordable Housing (Lawnhill Terrace LP), Affordable Housing (Park 215), Affordable Housing (Quintard Manor), Other (Clinton Manor), Other (Lawnhill Terrace LP), Other (Park 215), Other (Quintard Manor), Other (Scofield Manor – Residential Care Home), Other (Below Market Rate - Point Rock), Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Property Waitlist (Glenluxe), Other - BMR, Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Workforce Housing (The Curb and One Glover), RAD, 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 Stamford and have active housing programs.