Meriden Tenant Based Section 8, March 17-31st, 2021

Housing Authority of the City of Meriden

 Section 8 Tenant-Based Voucher ProgramWait List Opening Announcement 

The Housing Authority of the City of Meriden (HACM) will be accepting Section 8 Tenant-Based applications (HCV Program). 

HCV is a federally-funded program that subsidizes decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low-income persons.  

When: The open enrollment period will be from Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. to Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. ET. Only one pre-application per family will be accepted. Duplicate applications will be rejected. If you need assistance in another language, Google Translate will assist you during the application process. 

Where: Pre-applications can be submitted online at https://www.waitlistcheck.com/CT2833-3336 with the use of a personal computer, laptop, smartphone, and tablet. If you do not have internet services you can obtain a pre-application at 22 Church St, Meriden, CT or the Meriden Housing website at www.meriden-ha.com and can be drop off at the drop box located on the right side of the building. Any applications mailed to our office must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2021. Incomplete applications will not be included in the lottery and will be discarded. Reasonable Accommodation:It is the policy of the MHA to provide reasonable accommodations to those persons with disabilities so that they can participate equally in its housing programs. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact our office during the enrollment period at 203-235-0157 Ext 7100 or section8waitinglist@meriden-ha.com.Information required:Names, address, social security numbers, birthdates, income information for everyone in the household and valid email address.Maximum Income Limits: Income limits are current and subject to change.•1 person - $35,950•2 persons - $41,050•3 persons - $46,200•4 persons - $51,300•5 persons - $55,450•6 persons - $59,550Applicants must meet all U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development income and eligibility requirements.Lottery Process:The waiting list placement will be based on a computerized random selection (lottery process). Once the waitlist open enrollment period ends, 2000 pre-applications will be selected to be on the waitlist.Only those randomly selected will be notified of placement on the waiting list. Those chosen in the lottery will be notified by mail no later than April 16, 2021. Therefore, if you do not receive a letter by April 22, 2021, your application was not drawn and

will not be placed on this waitlist. Submission of a pre-application does not guarantee placement on the wait list, eligibility, or a unit offer. HACM will post the status information on www.hmsforweb.com/owl/login.php Applicants may verify if they were selected.HACM is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws. HACMwill not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, or any other specific classes protected by applicable laws.Thank you for your interest in our programs.