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Putnam Housing Authority
Putnam, Connecticut
Last Updated
7 hours ago
About Putnam Housing Authority
Putnam Housing Authority, located in Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut (PHA Code: CT024), manages approximately 212 assisted housing units. These units include 164 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and 48 Public Housing units, providing essential housing assistance to eligible residents.
The authority currently maintains an open waitlist for its Public Housing program, which is accepting new applications. The waitlist for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is presently closed to new applicants, having recently closed after a period of being open. Information regarding Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) and the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program is not available at this time.
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Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
The Putnam Housing Authority's Voucher Programs department is accepting pre-applications. Applications are placed by date and time received; specific application method should be confirmed by contacting the authority directly.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Applications are placed by date and time received; this waiting list serves senior/disabled individuals.
Other Programs
7 programsThese 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.
St. Onge Apartments is an affordable housing complex for applicants age 55 or older or permanently disabled, with an extensive waiting list and no vacancy.
Bulger Apartments is a project-based Section 8 complex for elderly (62+) and disabled individuals, with an extensive waiting list and no vacancy.
An affordable housing complex for applicants age 55 or older, or permanently disabled of any age.
An affordable housing complex for applicants age 55 or older, or permanently disabled of any age.
An affordable housing complex for applicants age 55 or older, or permanently disabled of any age.
An affordable housing complex for applicants age 55 or older, or permanently disabled of any age.
No specific waiting list status information found for RAD programs (e.g., Hampshire Heights Apartments).
Status History
Official Application
Contact Putnam Housing Authority directly 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 Putnam Housing Authority
Check Current Status
Putnam Housing Authority currently has 2 open waiting lists (HCV, Public Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Putnam 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 Putnam Housing Authority directly at 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 Putnam Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Putnam Housing Authority manages approximately 212 assisted housing units (164 Section 8, 48 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Putnam. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Putnam Housing Authority
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) open
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Putnam 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 Putnam. This program serves approximately 164 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Putnam Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Putnam Housing Authority manages approximately 48 Public Housing units in Putnam. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
Affordable Housing closed
The Affordable Housing program at Putnam Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Putnam. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Putnam Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Putnam. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Affordable Housing - Crabtree Apartments closed
The Affordable Housing - Crabtree Apartments program at Putnam Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Putnam. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Housing - New Roxbury Village closed
The Affordable Housing - New Roxbury Village program at Putnam Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Putnam. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Housing - St. Onge Apartments closed
The Affordable Housing - St. Onge Apartments program at Putnam Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Putnam. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Housing - Sunny Acres closed
The Affordable Housing - Sunny Acres program at Putnam Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Putnam. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Putnam Housing Authority converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Putnam maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
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 Putnam Housing Authority — including across state lines.