Section 8 & Public Housing Waiting Lists in Waterbury, Connecticut
There is 1 open waiting list in the Waterbury area right now. Section 8 Waitlist monitors 1 housing authority serving Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, Connecticut is served by 1 housing authority offering federal rental assistance through Section 8 and Public Housing programs. Right now, 1 waiting list is accepting applications in the Waterbury area. There are also 143 open waitlists within 50 miles that accept applications from non-residents.
Housing programs available in Waterbury include Public Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Mainstream, Project-Based Vouchers (PBV). Of these, the following currently have open waitlists: Public Housing (1 open).
Latest Opening
Waterbury Housing Authority opened its Public Housing waitlist .
About Housing in Waterbury, Connecticut
Federal rental assistance in Waterbury, New Haven County is administered by Waterbury Housing Authority (HUD agency code CT006). It administers roughly 3,718 assisted housing units — 737 public housing units and 2,981 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 4 waiting lists across this agency. As of Aug 14, 2026, 1 is accepting applications. Another 143 open lists are within 50 miles; most agencies accept applications from non-residents.
Housing Authorities in Waterbury
How to Apply for Section 8 in Waterbury
To apply for housing assistance in Waterbury, Connecticut, submit an application directly to Waterbury Housing Authority, the housing authority serving this area. Right now, 1 waiting list is 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 Waterbury include Public Housing, Mainstream, Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV). 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 Waterbury and have active housing programs.