The Westport Housing Authority, created and having the powers and duties under Connecticut General Statute 8-40, is responsible for the creation of affordable housing and operation of affordable housing located within the town of Westport.
The Westport Housing Authority consists of five Commissioners, one appointed each year by the First Selectman for five year terms until their successors are appointed and have taken office. One of the Commissioners, must be a Resident at one of the properties operated by the Authority. The Resident Commissioner may be elected by the residents or appointed by the First Selectman. The powers of the Westport Housing Authority shall be vested in the Commissioners. The Commissioners shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.
An Executive Director is employed to oversee the operations of the property and to support resident services staff to address resident’s needs. The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners and is the liaison between the residents of the projects, the Department of Housing, and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, and the local community.
The Westport Housing Authority and its affiliates operate the following four residential communities: Canal Park, Hales Court, Hidden Brook and Sasco Creek Village.