West Hartford Housing Authority

80 Shield Street, West Hartford, CT, 06110
(860) 953-0002



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About West Hartford Housing Authority

The West Hartford Housing Authority operates several housing facilities and outreach programs for the residents of West Hartford. The West Hartford Housing Authority's programs are administered in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, and Connecticut Housing Finance Authority. The West Hartford Housing Authority's Public Housing and Section 8 Programs are designated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as “high performer.”


Mission Statement

The Mission of the West Hartford Housing Authority is to create, preserve, revitalize and pursue affordable housing and community development opportunities that serve a diverse mix of households. The core efforts of the Authority will be focused in West Hartford, and through our affiliate West Hartford Housing Corporation we will entertain, through partnerships or through consultative services, affordable housing activity throughout the State of Connecticut.

The WHHA seeks to promote a viable and dynamic community through its leadership and collaborative activities, and will continue to focus on maintaining and managing quality housing and providing residential services that afford our residents the opportunity to achieve personal growth and financial independence.

Program Summary for West Hartford Housing Authority

West Hartford Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. West Hartford Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. West Hartford Housing Authority administered a total of 670 Section 8 Vouchers. West Hartford Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. West Hartford Housing Authority is located at 80 Shield Street, West Hartford, CT, 06110 and serves the city of West Hartford. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact West Hartford Housing Authority at, (860) 953-0002 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of West Hartford Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 2
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 670
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the West Hartford Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Hartford County, CT

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Hartford County, CT:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $35,950
  • $41,050
  • $46,200
  • $51,300
  • $55,450
  • $59,550
  • $63,650
  • $67,750
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $21,600
  • $24,650
  • $27,750
  • $30,800
  • $33,300
  • $35,750
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $54,950
  • $62,800
  • $70,650
  • $78,500
  • $84,800
  • $91,100
  • $97,350
  • $103,650

2017 Fair Market Rents for Hartford County, CT

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Hartford County, CT:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$782 $971 $1212 $1516 $1707



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Newington Housing Authority Newington Housing Authority Newington CT 30 N/A Open 2.03 Miles Contact
Connecticut Dept of Housing Connecticut Dept of Housing Hartford CT 49 N/A Open 3.03 Miles Contact
Hartford Housing Authority Hartford Housing Authority Hartford CT 2,237 1,142 Open 3.29 Miles Contact
Wethersfield Housing Authority Wethersfield Housing Authority Wethersfield CT 46 N/A Open 3.64 Miles Contact
City of Hartford Housing Authority City of Hartford Housing Authority Hartford CT 5,110 N/A Open 3.85 Miles Contact
New Britain Housing Authority New Britain Housing Authority New Britain CT 851 803 Open 5.61 Miles Contact

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West Hartford Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
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Hartford County Quick Facts

Population: 897,985
Persons Per Household: 2.49
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 38.4%
Homeownership Rate: 65.5%
Housing Units: 373,608
Yearly Income Per Person: $34,698
Median Household Income: $64,967