East Hartford Housing Authority

546 Burnside Avenue
East Hartford, CT 06108

860-290-8301 Visit Website

Class of Housing/Services: Housing Authority.

General Information:
The East Hartford Housing Authority (EHHA) provides decent and affordable housing in a safe and secure living environment for low- and moderate-income residents throughout the townof East Hartford. At EHHA we work to enhance the quality of life by offering our residents opportunities to participate in a multitude of community, educational and recreational programs. Our units have become homes to more than 1000 diverse East Hartford residents including adults, children, seniors, frail elderly and people with disabilities. Our housing programs are open to residents of various income levels, and we offer many styles of housing units. Please note that eligible families or individuals may qualify for more than one program. Housing Choice Voucher Program The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly known as "Section 8", is a federally funded program administered by the East Hartford Housing Authority. This program provides housing assistance to eligible low and moderate income families. This program enables families to obtain decent, safe and sanitary housing by subsidizing a portion of each tenant's monthly rent.  This subsidy is paid directly and promptly to the property owner on a monthly basis.   Any type of private rental housing is eligible. Single-family dwellings, high-rise buildings, townhouses, and congregate housing units are eligible. Paperwork is minimal and the owner retains normal management rights and responsibilities including tenant selection, rent collection, property maintenance, and lease termination. Participation in the Housing Voucher Program The Housing Choice Voucher Program assists low and moderate income households. East Hartford Housing Authority selects families who meet income and eligibility requirements set by the Federal government. A participating family may choose to remain in their current apartment or move to another apartment. How Rental Assistance is Provided East Hartford Housing Authority calculates the amount of assistance each family receives. The level of assistance is based on family size and income. A family is expected to pay approximately thirty (30) percent of its income towards rent. When a family finds a unit and signs a lease, East Hartford Housing Authority, signs a Housing Assistance Payments Contact with the owner. Each month the East Hartford Housing Authority makes housing assistance payments directly to the owner.

Website: http://www.ehhousing.com/

If you need assistance call 'East Hartford Housing Authority' directly at: 860-290-8301

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