Section 8 in Hartford County, CT

21,147 active Housing Choice Vouchers in Hartford County, 87% utilized. 6 housing authorities serve this county. Voucher data as of 2026.

Active vouchers
21,147
Occupied
18,451
87% utilized
Housing authorities
6
serving this county
Voucher protection
Protected statewide

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Hartford County?

No. Connecticut law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Hartford County. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.

Connecticut bans SOI discrimination statewide (Public Act 89-378).

Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Hartford County

Each PHA sets its own payment standard, runs its own waitlist, and does its own inspections. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP is the one both tenant and landlord will deal with.

  • Connecticut Department of Housing

    Hartford · PHA code CT901

    8,855 Section 8 units
  • City of Hartford Housing Authority

    Hartford · PHA code CT051

    5,133 Section 8 units
  • Housing Authority of the City of Hartford

    Hartford · PHA code CT003

    2,869 Section 8 units
  • Housing Authority of the City of New Britain

    New Britain · PHA code CT005

    857 Section 8 units
  • Housing Authority of the City of Bristol

    Bristol · PHA code CT023

    755 Section 8 units
  • Housing Authority of the Town of West Hartfor

    West Hartford · PHA code CT039

    684 Section 8 units

Section 8 rent by ZIP in Hartford County

Hartford County is in a Small Area FMR metro, so HUD publishes a separate rent limit for each ZIP (FY2026). The 2-bedroom figure is shown; each ZIP page has the full bedroom table.

Find Section 8 apartments in Hartford County

VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.

Other Connecticut counties

Voucher counts aggregated from HUD PHA jurisdiction data. Population · FIPS 09003.