Austin Heights PB Section 8 Waterbury, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Austin Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Waterbury, CT with 63 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $342/month on average.
63
total units
97%
occupancy
$342
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 270 Austin Rd, Waterbury, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $14,950/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,834/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 3% |
How to apply at Austin Heights
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 270 Austin Rd, Waterbury; 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 (~$342/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Waterbury
- Berkeley Heights Public Housing
- Truman Apts Public Housing
- Laurel Estates PB Section 8
- Country Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Country Village Apts LIHTC
- Nsa Ii/schoolhouse Apts PB Section 8
- Southford Park Apts LIHTC
- Enterprise Abbot Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Nsa I Enterprise/abbott Apts PB Section 8
- Austin Rd & S End Turnky Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Gardens PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 1.4 km |
| Byam Village PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 1.4 km |
| Frost Homestead LIHTC | Waterbury | 2 km |
| Sunset Gardens PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 2 km |
| Carroll Apts LIHTC | Waterbury | 2 km |
| Eastgate Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waterbury | 2.5 km |
| Byam Village LIHTC | Waterbury | 2.8 km |
| Eastgate Ii PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Austin Heights 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 Austin Heights?
Residents report average rents near $342/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 Austin Heights?
Contact the management office at 270 Austin Rd in Waterbury. 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.