Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Waterbury, CT

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the New Haven County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in Waterbury, CT.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024	Median Family Income	2024 Yearly Income Limit	2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income Limits		Category	1	2	3	4	5
New Haven County, CT	$101,100	Very Low Income (50%)	$51,650	$57,350	$61,950	$66,550	$71,150
		Extremely Low Income (30%)	$31,000	$34,400	$37,200	$40,280	$45,420
		Low Income (80%)	$82,600	$91,750	$99,100	$106,450	$113,800

Waterbury CT Housing Authority Section 8 – Housing Choice Vouchers

The Waterbury CT Housing Authority operates according to income limits established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), with lower income thresholds set at 80% and very low income thresholds at 50% of the median income for the respective county or metropolitan area. Eligibility may vary across different Housing Authorities due to the fluctuation in income limits by location. The WHA can provide detailed information regarding income levels for specific areas and family sizes. Additional details can be found at WHA Section 8 Applicants.

For information regarding the status of the WHA waiting list and announcements about openings, please visit our website, where updates are regularly posted. Notifications are also distributed through various local agencies and local newspaper advertisements.

Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS)

The Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program is a pivotal element of HUD's strategy to assist residents of public housing and Housing Choice Voucher holders in advancing towards economic self-reliance. This voluntary program provides access to extensive support services, empowering participants to work towards financial independence and reduce dependency on government assistance.

Waterbury CT Housing Authority Public Housing

Applications for Public Housing, including the Senior Wait List, can be submitted online at WHA Public Housing or by calling 203-596-2640 x121.

Senior Communities

Franklin D. Roosevelt Apartments - 48 Units
27-95 Kearney Drive, Waterbury, CT 06704
William E. Kelley Apartments - 30 Units
119-125 Fairmont Street, Waterbury, CT 06705
Edward D. Bergin Building - 76 Units
70 Lakewood Road, Waterbury, CT 06704

Family Communities

Berkeley Heights - 254 Units
Harris Circle/Long Hill Rd./Berkeley Ave., Waterbury, CT 06704
Pearl Lake Apartments - 39 Units
5-67 Gilyard Drive, Waterbury, CT 06706
Springbrook Apartments - 56 Units
143-188 Springbrook Road, Waterbury, CT 06706
Austin Road Apartments - 36 Units
358-452 Austin Road, Waterbury, CT 06705
South End Apartments - 21 Units
10-40 West Clay Street, Waterbury, CT 06709
Harry S. Truman Apartments - 73 Units
1711-1903 North Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06704
Hamden Avenue Apartments - 10 Units
163 Hamden Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06704
Oak Terrace Apartments - 54 Units
31 Bliss Street, Waterbury, CT 06708
Willow Street Apartments - 4 Units
63 Willow Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Scattered Sites - 34 Units
Locations: 50-64 Bishop St., 26-42 Catherine Ave., 206-226 Orange St.; 368-374 West Grove St., 454-462 Baldwin St.; 540 Baldwin St., Waterbury, CT

New Haven County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in New Haven County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest New Haven County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Naugatuck Housing Authority

16 Ida Street
Naugatuck, CT - 06770
New Haven County
Phone Number: (203)729-8214

Ansonia Ct Housing Authority

36 Main Street
Ansonia, CT - 06401
New Haven County
Website: http://www.ansoniahousing.com/
Phone Number: (203) 736-8888

New Haven Housing Authority - Elm City Communities

360 Orange Street
New Haven, CT - 06511
New Haven County
Website: http://www.elmcitycommunities.com/
Phone Number: (203)498-8800

West Haven Housing Authority

15 Glade Street
West Haven, CT - 06516
New Haven County
Website: https://www.cityofwesthaven.com/165/Housing-Authority
Phone Number: (203)934-8671

Waterbury Housing Authority

2 Lakewood Road
Waterbury, CT - 06704
New Haven County
Website: http://wtbyha.com/
Phone Number: (203)596-2640

Wallingford Housing Authority

45 Tremper Drive
Wallingford, CT - 06492
New Haven County
Website: https://www.wallingford.ct.us/government/agencies/housing-authority/
Phone Number: (203)269-5173

Seymour CT Housing Authority

32 Smith Street
Seymour, CT - 06483
New Haven County
Website: http://www.seymourhousing.org/
Phone Number: (203)888-4579

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In Waterbury, CT

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Waterbury, CT. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for Waterbury, CT New Haven County

Apartment Size	HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area	LIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments	$1251	Estimated $375.30 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments	$1374	Estimated $412.20 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments	$1676	Estimated $502.80 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments	$2062	Estimated $618.60 - utility allowance

Available LIHTC Properties In Waterbury, CT

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

Carroll Apartments

25 Stewart Ave
Waterbury, CT - 06705
Total Apartment Units: 35

Country Village Apartments

134 Dorchester Ave
Waterbury, CT - 06704
Total Apartment Units: 229

South Main - East Liberty Apartments

South Main & E Liberty
Waterbury, CT - 06749
Total Apartment Units: 33

Warner Gardens

154 Warner St
Waterbury, CT - 06704
Total Apartment Units: 56

Southford Park Apartments

National Dr
Waterbury, CT - 06749
Total Apartment Units: 212
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 212
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 148
3 Bedroom apartments 48

262 Walnut St

262 Walnut St
Waterbury, CT - 06704
Total Apartment Units: 7
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 7
Years In Service Since: 1988

29 Cooke St

29 Cooke St
Waterbury, CT - 06710
Total Apartment Units: 20
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 20
Years In Service Since: 1988

50-60 East Clay Street

50 E Clay St
Waterbury, CT - 06706
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
Years In Service Since: 1988

57-61 Ludlow Street

57 Ludlow St
Waterbury, CT - 06710
Total Apartment Units: 7
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 7
Years In Service Since: 1988

68-72 Congress Avenue

68 Congress Ave
Waterbury, CT - 06708
Total Apartment Units: 7
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 7
Years In Service Since: 1988

136-138 Locust Street

136 Locust St
Waterbury, CT - 06704
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
Years In Service Since: 1989

30-32 Cooke Street

30 Cooke St
Waterbury, CT - 06710
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
Years In Service Since: 1989

61-63 Ward Street

61 Ward St
Waterbury, CT - 06704
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
Years In Service Since: 1989

701 S Main St

701 S Main St
Waterbury, CT - 06706
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
Years In Service Since: 1989

Locust Street

128 Locust St
Waterbury, CT - 06704
Total Apartment Units: 17
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 17
Years In Service Since: 1990

296 Willow St

296 Willow St
Waterbury, CT - 06710
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
Years In Service Since: 1991

14 Wood St

14 Wood St
Waterbury, CT - 06704
Total Apartment Units: 3
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 3
Years In Service Since: 1992

Diamond Court

150 Manhan St
Waterbury, CT - 06710
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
Years In Service Since: 1992

51 Catherine Ave

51 Catherine Ave
Waterbury, CT - 06704
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
Years In Service Since: 1993

55 Catherine Ave

55 Catherine Ave
Waterbury, CT - 06704
Total Apartment Units: 8
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 8
Years In Service Since: 1994

156 Bishop St

156 Bishop St
Waterbury, CT - 06704
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
1 Bedroom apartments 1
2 Bedroom apartments 3
3 Bedroom apartments 1
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 1995

Cherry Street Heights

63 Cherry St
Waterbury, CT - 06702
Total Apartment Units: 6
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 6
3 Bedroom apartments 2
4 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 1995

Elton Hfa

30 W Main St
Waterbury, CT - 06702
Total Apartment Units: 91
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 91
1 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1995

6 Burton St

6 Burton St
Waterbury, CT - 06704
Total Apartment Units: 7
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 7
3 Bedroom apartments 7
Years In Service Since: 1996

Watertown Crossing Village

100 Fulkerson Dr
Waterbury, CT - 06708
Total Apartment Units: 108
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 108
2 Bedroom apartments 19
3 Bedroom apartments 75
4 Bedroom apartments 14
Years In Service Since: 1996

Byam Village

1782 Meriden Rd
Waterbury, CT - 06705
Total Apartment Units: 46
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 46
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 30
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1997

Willow Mutual Housing Lp

203 Willow St
Waterbury, CT - 06710
Total Apartment Units: 21
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 21
1 Bedroom apartments 6
2 Bedroom apartments 6
3 Bedroom apartments 8
4 Bedroom apartments 1
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES

Liberty Commons

619-629 South Main St. 24-30 East Liberty St.
Waterbury, CT - 06903
Total Apartment Units: 33
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 33
2 Bedroom apartments 15
3 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES

Frost Homestead

16 Mortimer Street (aka 37 Enoch Street)
Waterbury, CT - 06705
Total Apartment Units: 63
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 63
1 Bedroom apartments 18
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 27
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES

Carroll Building

44 Willow Street
Waterbury, CT - 06710
Total Apartment Units: 35
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 35
1 Bedroom apartments 31
2 Bedroom apartments 4
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES

HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Waterbury, CT

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the New Haven County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Cherry Apartments

145 Cherry Avenue
Waterbury, CT - 6702
Phone: 860-752-4899
Total Apartment Units: 32
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Hearth Homes

5 Abbott Ter
Waterbury, CT - 6702
Phone: 203 230 4809
Total Apartment Units: 42
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

North Square Gateway Terrace

15 Bishop St
Waterbury, CT - 6704
Phone: 203 575 9799
Total Apartment Units: 14
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Grace House

25 Abbott Ter
Waterbury, CT - 6702
Phone: 203 591-9177
Total Apartment Units: 40
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Inner City Homes

316 N Main St # 344
Waterbury, CT - 6702
Phone: 203-573-9039
Total Apartment Units: 75
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Nsa I Enterprise/abbott Apts

13 Cherry Ave.
Waterbury, CT - 6702
Phone: 203-755-2416
Total Apartment Units: 187
Type of Listing: HUD Held

Nsa Ii/schoolhouse Apts

42 Pine Street
Waterbury, CT - 6704
Phone: 203-755-2416
Total Apartment Units: 213
Type of Listing: HUD Held

Robin Ridge Apts

990 W Main St
Waterbury, CT - 6708
Phone: 203-753-9818
Total Apartment Units: 144
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Villagewood Apartments

109 Village Wood Dr 4
Waterbury, CT - 6705
Phone: 203-573-8307
Total Apartment Units: 164
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Austin Heights

278 Austin Rd
Waterbury, CT - 6705
Phone: 203 596 9404
Total Apartment Units: 104
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Valley Mall Manor

80 Glenbrook Ave
Waterbury, CT - 6705
Phone: 203-754-3443
Total Apartment Units: 56
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Sunset Gardens

75 Midfield Dr
Waterbury, CT - 6705
Phone: 203-756-6951
Total Apartment Units: 231
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Prospect Towers

34 Prospect St
Waterbury, CT - 6702
Phone: 203-753-3000
Total Apartment Units: 151
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Porter Street Apts

10 Porter St
Waterbury, CT - 6708
Phone: 203-372-3675
Total Apartment Units: 32
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Plaza On The Green

2 N Main St
Waterbury, CT - 6702
Phone: 203-754-7624
Total Apartment Units: 157
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Fieldstone Court Aka Parkwood Apts.

Fieldstream Drive And Greystone Road
Waterbury, CT - 6720
Phone: 860 951 9411
Total Apartment Units: 18
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Nottingham Towers

31 Nottingham Ter
Waterbury, CT - 6704
Phone: 203 756-7356
Total Apartment Units: 165
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Northwood Apts

187 Northridge- Apt 1-10 Dr
Waterbury, CT - 6708
Phone: 203 573-8844
Total Apartment Units: 182
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Laurel Estates

2 Farmcrest Dr
Waterbury, CT - 6704
Phone: 203-574-3220
Total Apartment Units: 277
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Josephine Towers

24 Union St
Waterbury, CT - 6706
Phone: 203-597-0340
Total Apartment Units: 125
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Country Village

283 Colonial Ave
Waterbury, CT - 6704
Phone: 203-755-2693
Total Apartment Units: 229
Type of Listing: HUD Held

Exchange Place Towers

44 Center St
Waterbury, CT - 6702
Phone: 203 755-1000
Total Apartment Units: 150
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Eastgate Ii

84 Maybury Cir
Waterbury, CT - 6705
Phone: 203-754-7683
Total Apartment Units: 44
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Eastgate Apartments

2171 E Main St
Waterbury, CT - 6705
Phone: 203-575 1680
Total Apartment Units: 190
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Deerfield Gardens

1710 Midfield Drive
Waterbury, CT - 6705
Phone: 203-756-6951
Total Apartment Units: 266
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Byam Village

1822 Byam Road
Waterbury, CT - 6705
Phone: 203-756-6951
Total Apartment Units: 46
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

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