Asylum Gardens PB Section 8 Hartford, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Asylum Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hartford, CT with 30 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $379/month on average.
30
total units
100%
occupancy
$379
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 944 Asylum Ave, Hartford, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $15,139/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,322/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 50% |
How to apply at Asylum Gardens
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 944 Asylum Ave, Hartford; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$379/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sigourney Mews Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hartford | 0.8 km |
| Sumner House LIHTC | Hartford | 0.8 km |
| Sigourney Mews LIHTC | Hartford | 0.8 km |
| Underwood Elderly PB Section 8 | Hartford | 1.1 km |
| Capitol Towers PB Section 8 | Hartford | 1.4 km |
| Hfd Comm Dba Upper Garden Street Ap PB Section 8 | Hartford | 1.4 km |
| Horace Bushnell Apts LIHTC | Hartford | 1.4 km |
| Casa Nueva PB Section 8 | Hartford | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Asylum Gardens have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Asylum Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $379/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Asylum Gardens?
Contact the management office at 944 Asylum Ave in Hartford. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.