Section 8 & Public Housing Waiting Lists in Storrs, Connecticut
There are 10 open waiting lists in the Storrs area right now. Section 8 Waitlist monitors 1 housing authority serving Storrs, 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 Storrs, 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 Storrs, Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut is served by 1 housing authority offering federal rental assistance through Section 8 and Public Housing programs. Right now, 10 waiting lists are accepting applications in the Storrs area. There are also 178 open waitlists within 50 miles that accept applications from non-residents.
Housing programs available in Storrs include Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), RAD, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Mainstream, Public Housing. Of these, the following currently have open waitlists: PBV (1 open).
Latest Opening
Mansfield Housing Authority opened its Holinko Estates (Moderate Income Housing) waitlist .
About Housing in Storrs, Connecticut
Federal rental assistance in Storrs, Tolland County is administered by Mansfield Housing Authority (HUD agency code CT038). It administers roughly 154 assisted housing units.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 26 waiting lists across this agency. As of Feb 7, 2026, 10 are accepting applications. Another 178 open lists are within 50 miles; most agencies accept applications from non-residents.
How to Apply for Section 8 in Storrs
To apply for housing assistance in Storrs, Connecticut, submit an application directly to Mansfield Housing Authority, the housing authority serving this area. Right now, 10 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 Storrs include Other, Holinko Estates (Moderate Income Housing), Other (Holinko Estates - State Financed), Mixed Income Property, Eagleville Green (Mixed Income Property), Other (Mixed Income - Eagleville Green), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Senior/Disabled Housing, Mixed Income Housing, Other (Eagleville Green), Family - Moderate Income Housing, Other (Moderate Income Housing - Holinko Estates), Moderate Income Housing (Family), Moderate Income Housing (Senior/Disabled), Public Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Holinko Estates (Family - Moderate Income Housing), Elderly/Disabled Housing, Other (Holinko Estates), Wright's Village, Wright's Village (Elderly/Disabled Housing), Mainstream, Holinko Estates (Family – Moderate Income Housing), Wrights Village, RAD, State Financed Housing. 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 Storrs and have active housing programs.