Outreach & Engagement/Emergency Shelter

Several greater New Haven organizations provide services to people experiencing homelessness. The system includes services from prevention to homeless outreach to emergency shelter. The focus of this system of care is to help people navigate services to achieve stable housing.

Monday, August 1, 2016

Section 8 made simple





We are happy to announce the release of a timely and important resource for housing and homeless service providers:


This is a brand new update of TAC's popular Section 8 Made Simple guidebook - with updated tips and information to navigate the Housing Choice Voucher program and a new look, too! Like the original, the new Section 8 Made Simple explains how to use fair housing law and federal guidance to make the HCV program accessible to people with disabilities, and adds a new focus on helping those who are experiencing chronic homelessness.
  • Step-by-step guidance on finding and securing housing through the HCV program
  • Quick tips, definitions, and "Good to Know" highlights
  • Helpful suggestions for building partnerships and expanding outreach
Explore Section 8 Made Simple - Special Edition, download all or part of the guidebook for free, and spread the word!

This Special Edition of Section 8 Made Simple is possible thanks to the continued generous support of the Melville Charitable Trust.

Friday, June 10, 2016

62+ HOUSING

THE JEFFERSON
2380 Corbin Avenue, New Britain, CT 06053
PROJECT-BASED WAITING LIST OPENING
The Housing Authority of the City of New Britain (Authority), in partnership with Pennrose,is continuing toaccept pre-applications until Friday,December 30,2016,from persons who are interested in leasing one-bedroom or two-bedroom, project-based voucher apartments at The Jefferson.
In order to be eligible,the household’s head, co-head, spouse, or sole member MUST BE AT LEAST 62 YEARS OF  AGE,  the household must require a one-bedroom or two-bedroom unit, and household income must not exceed income limits applicable to this building.
Applicants must be determined “eligible” and “qualified” within the rules and regulations of the U.S.  Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Pre-applications are available at the Authority’s main office at 16 Armistice Street, New Britain,  CT or from the Authority’s website:   http://www.nbhact.org

An application may also be obtained at the Jefferson’s Leasing Office at 2380  Corbin Avenue, New Britain.
Submission of more than one pre-application will result in disqualification.
If you are submitting a pre-application, send it to to the address below no later than Friday, December 30, 2016:
Housing Authority of the City of New Britain
ATTN:The Jefferson
Application/Waiting List
16 Armistice Street, New Britain, CT 06053
NO PHONE,FAX, VOICEMAIL OR E-MAIL PRE-APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

This is the link to the English version:  

This is the link to the Spanish version:





Monday, May 23, 2016

Windsor HCV Waitlist Opening for Pre-Applications June 6-8, 2016

Public Notice Town of Windsor Housing Authority Announces the opening of the 
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list  

The Town of Windsor Housing Authority will be accepting applications for the section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list.   HCV is a federally-funded program which offers rent subsidies in the Town of Windsor.  All applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply.  Applicants must meet all U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development income and eligibility guideline

          1 Person       2 Person      3 Person   4 Person    5 Person    6 Person    7 Person    8 Person                         31,300      35,750        40,200          44,650        48,250      51,800         55,400       58,950

Interested applicants can apply online: www.windsorha.org/forms between June 6 at 8:00 am. And June 8, 2016 11:59 pm.  

You may also use the pre-application, from www.cthcvp.org , www.windsorha.org/forms or the Hartford Courant (June 4, 2016). Mail to: The Housing Authority of the Town Windsor, Po Box 1002, Windsor, CT 06095

*Only one pre-application per family will be accepted.  Duplicate pre-application will be disqualified *The pre application must be completed with all information and must be written in a legible fashion.        
 Any pre-application that is not legible will be disqualified  *Only pre-applications postmarked between June 6, 2016 and June 8, 2016 will be accepted  (The Housing Authority of the Town of Windsor Po Box 1002 Windsor, CT 06095)

The Town of Windsor Housing Authority will use a Random-Draw Lottery system to determine the order of each pre-application on the waiting list, Five hundred (500) Pre-applications for the Section 8 Program will be placed on the waiting list in chronological order as determined by lottery.  Only those selected will be notified via mail by July 8, 2016.

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO DROP OFF OR FACSIMILE (FAX) TRANSMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

East Haven Housing Authority Opens HCV Waitlist - June 6- 8, 2016

EAST HAVEN HOUSING AUTHORITY 
WAITING LIST OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT – MAY 23, 2016

The East Haven Housing Authority through Imagineers will accept 500 pre-applications to be considered for its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program waiting list through a computer generate lottery.  The HCV program offers rent subsidies to households who meet the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) eligibility guidelines. 

The pre-application form will be available online beginning June 6, 2016 at 9:00 am until June 8, 2016 at 11:59 pm ET.  You may access the online pre-application form at the following website:  https://www.waitlistcheck.com/CT2561.   

You may access the online pre-application form using any personal computer, laptop, smart phone, or tablet.  There are many public libraries that offer free computer access if you don’t have personal access to a computer.  The Hagaman Memorial Library located at 227 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512, 203-468-3890 offers computer access Mon 10am-5pm; Tue-Thurs 10am-8pm and Sat 10am-5pm; non-library card holders can request a limited guest pass to access their computers.  

It is the policy of the East Haven Housing Authority to provide reasonable accommodations for those qualified individuals.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please call1-800-560-7268 or 860-522-1028 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

You will need the following information to fill out the online form: names, social security numbers, birthdates and income information for everyone in the household.     

No pre-applications will be accepted before June 6, 2016 or by hand delivery or fax.  The online pre-application form will detail the specific important information.  Applicants do not need to rush to apply as this wait list is not on a first- come, first-served basis.  All pre-applicants will have an equal opportunity of being selected.  On June 9, 2016 at 12:00 am the waiting list will be closed.

You will be able to submit a pre-application form if:  you are elderly, disabled, single, displaced or a family regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status, are 18 years of age or older or an emancipated minor, are a citizen, or a non-citizen with eligible immigration status, can pass a criminal history screening and your income does not exceed the income limits listed below based on family size:  

ONE
TWO
THREE
FOUR
FIVE
SIX
SEVEN
EIGHT
$30,650
$35,000
$39,400
$43,750
$47,250
$50,750
$54,250
$57,750

Only one fully completed pre-application will be considered per household.  You cannot submit more than one pre-application for the same household or it will be disqualified.  

We are an equal housing provider and we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identify, disability, marital or familial status.  


                                                                                                                                                           

For Spanish posting, http://www.cthcvp.org/

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Pre-Applications for The Jefferson - New Britain Housing Authority Senior Housing

Pre-Applications Accepted from May 16 to May 27, 2016

Housing Authority of the City of New Britain
ATTN:  The Jefferson Application/Waiting List
16 Armistice Street
New Britain, Ct  06053



The Jefferson is a senior housing property supported by project-based vouchers.  You must be .  62 Years and Older and household income cannot exceed those applicable to the building.

1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pre-applications must be made by MAIL ONLY.  

You may access the pre-application with this link:   Pre-Application

You may also get applications from the Housing Authority's website:

Thursday, May 5, 2016

City of New Britain - Project Based Waitlist Opening - The Jefferson

Pre-Applications Accepted from May 16 to May 27, 2016

Housing Authority of the City of New Britain
ATTN:  The Jefferson Application/Waiting List
16 Armistice Street
New Britain, Ct  06053



The Jefferson is a senior housing property supported by project-based vouchers.  You must be .  62 Years and Older and household income cannot exceed those applicable to the building.

1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pre-applications must be made by MAIL ONLY.  

You may access the English & Spanish versions of the pre-application with this link:

 Pre-Application

You may also get applications from the Housing Authority's website:



Thursday, April 14, 2016

Housing Authority of West Hartford - ONLINE PRE-APPLICATIONS - 4/19/16 to 4/21/16 PLEASE READ



The Housing Authority of the City of West Hartford (WHHA) will be accepting Preliminary Applications for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (formerly known as the Section 8 Program). The HCV Program is a federally-funded program which subsidizes decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low income persons. Applicants must meet all U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development income and eligibility guidelines.

1 Person 2 Persons 3 Persons 4 Persons 5 Persons 6 Persons 7 Persons 8 Persons
$30,650 $35,000 $39,400 $43,750 $47,250 $50,750 $54,250 $57,750

Interested applicants must apply online https://www.waitlistcheck.com/CT1974
between April 19, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. and April 21, 2016 11:59 p.m.