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About Windsor Locks Housing Authority
The Windsor Locks Housing Authority (PHA Code: CT032) serves Windsor Locks, Hartford County, Connecticut. This authority manages approximately 203 assisted housing units, which include 127 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and 76 Public Housing units.
The Windsor Locks Housing Authority operates both a Public Housing program and a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. Currently, the Public Housing program is open for applications. The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program's waitlist is closed to new applicants.
Applicants should note that the status of the Public Housing program has recently fluctuated. It has been listed as both unknown and open at various times. It is advisable for prospective applicants to regularly check the current status directly with the Windsor Locks Housing Authority regarding the Public Housing program before applying.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jul 1, 2017
How to Apply
In-person
Additional Notes
Applications are accepted by picking up and hand-delivering the completed form to the WLHA office at 120 Southwest Ave, Windsor Locks, CT 06096. Families with children, elderly, and disabled individuals may receive priority placement. Evidence of legal address is required to accompany the application.
Other Programs
1 programThese 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 last opening for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlist accepted applications via a lottery process for a maximum of 400 names.
Status History
Official Application
Contact Windsor Locks Housing Authority directly at (860) 627-1455 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 Windsor Locks Housing Authority
Check Current Status
Windsor Locks 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 Windsor Locks 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 Windsor Locks Housing Authority directly at (860) 627-1455 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 Windsor Locks Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Windsor Locks Housing Authority manages approximately 203 assisted housing units (127 Section 8, 76 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Windsor Locks. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Windsor Locks Housing Authority
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Windsor Locks Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Windsor Locks Housing Authority manages approximately 76 Public Housing units in Windsor Locks. 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 Windsor Locks 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 Windsor Locks. This program serves approximately 127 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
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 Windsor Locks Housing Authority — including across state lines.