Section 8

Hamden Housing Authority’s Section 8 Waiting List is currently closed. Please contact Info-Line (dial 211 in CT), or visit the website at www.cthcvp.org to obtain information about any housing authorities that are taking applications.
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Connecticut Housing Authority Warns of Housing Scams

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Hamden HA VAWA Policy

Hamden Housing Portability Information

When you find an available unit in the TOWN OF HAMDEN and want to have your filed transferred (ported) to our office from an agency other than J. D’Amelia & Associates, please provide your caseworker at your current Housing Authority with the following information:

Hamden Housing Authority
Section 8 Department
51 Worth Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
PHONE: 203-281-7669 X113; FAX: 203-248-5505
Section8@hamdenhousing.com

Hours of Operation:
Monday 8AM - 4PM; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 8AM - 2PM
Closed Fridays, Weekends & Holidays

Section 8 Landlord Property Listing

Hamden Housing Authority Section 8 Program Payment Standards

Effective August 1, 2026

Number of Bedrooms All Utilities Included Without Utilities (Approximately)
0BR $1372 $1220
1BR $1591 $1415
2BR $1969 $1740
3BR $2433 $2165
4BR $2872 $2545
5BR $3303 $2920
6BR $3734 $3270

Procedures for Submitting Changes of Income

Procedures for Submitting Changes of Income Form

Section 8 Landlord Nonpayment of Rent

Section 8 Landlord Nonpayment of Rent