Housing Choice Voucher Program

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is the federal government’s  program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
The participating family pays the landlord 30% of the total gross household income with adjustments for medical expenses and childcare.
A housing subsidy is paid directly to the landlord by Greenwich Communities on behalf of tenant for the remaining portion of the rent charged.

HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER FACT SHEET

Section 8 Staff

Laura Murphy – HCV Specialist, Operations, Portability, Section 8 Waiting List

Maria Vadala –  HCV Specialist

PORTABILITY REQUESTS

Existing Voucher Holders from other agencies wishing to transfer their subsidy into Greenwich, CT must provide this information to their Initial Housing Authority.   

*Greenwich Communities is absorbing.


Download Our Portability Informaton (incoming ports

INTERNAL PORT REQUESTS

Existing Voucher Holders from Greenwich Communities wishing to transfer their subsidy out to another jurisdiction must review and follow the attached instructions.

Pay close attention to the payment standards in the jurisdiction you wish to move to.


Download Internal Port Request 

PAYMENT STANDARDS

This document lists the rent amounts the HCV program will allow for each bedroom size.


Download Fair Market Rents (OCT 2023)

REQUEST FOR TENANCY APPROVAL

Voucher Holders seeking to change their unit will need to complete the following forms with the assistance of the potential new landlord and their current landlord.


Download the RFTA PACKET

LIST OF LOCAL LANDLORDS

There are several landlords in Greenwich who have multiple apartment units they lease to existing voucher holders.  Download this list of names and contact information.  Greenwich Communities does not imply the availability or suitability of units from the Landlords listed. 


Download the List of Landlords