Bonnie Acres Public Housing Bristol, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bonnie Acres is a Public Housing community in Bristol, CT with 140 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $418/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 17 months.
140
total units
99%
occupancy
$418
avg resident rent
17 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 143D Vance Dr, Bristol, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $17,612/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,580/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at Bonnie Acres
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 143D Vance Dr, Bristol; 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 (~$418/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Bristol
- Huntington Woods Apts Lp LIHTC
- Huntington Woods Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cambridge Park Public Housing
- Gaylord Tower Public Housing
- Meridian Tower PB Section 8
- Redstone Garden Apts LIHTC
- Delorenzo Towers PB Section 8
- Zbikowski Park LIHTC
- Bristol Communities Lp LIHTC
- Georgian Manor Phase Ii PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Laurel Manor PB Section 8 | Bristol | 0.8 km |
| Georgian Manor Phase Iii PB Section 8 | Bristol | 1.7 km |
| Stearns Street LIHTC | Bristol | 2 km |
| Coppermine Village Apts. Aka Jerome PB Section 8 | Bristol | 2.4 km |
| Anthony J Delorenzo Towers LIHTC | Bristol | 2.8 km |
| Zbikowski Park PB Section 8 | Bristol | 3.3 km |
| Route 6 Westwoods Assoc LIHTC | Farmington | 4 km |
| Westwoods Apts LIHTC | Farmington | 4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bonnie Acres have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Bonnie Acres?
Residents report average rents near $418/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 Bonnie Acres?
Contact the management office at 143D Vance Dr in Bristol. 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.