Canaan Parish PB Section 8 New Canaan, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Canaan Parish is a Project-Based Section 8 community in New Canaan, CT with 60 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $735/month on average.
60
total units
98%
occupancy
$735
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 186 Lakeview Ave, New Canaan, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $31,132/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,463/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 34% |
How to apply at Canaan Parish
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 186 Lakeview Ave, New Canaan; 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 (~$735/mo average here).
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- Canaan Parish LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broad River Homes PB Section 8 | Norwalk | 4.8 km |
| Miss Laura Raymond Homes PB Section 8 | Norwalk | 5.2 km |
| Norwalk Elderly Apts. PB Section 8 | Norwalk | 5.4 km |
| Irving Freese Public Housing | Norwalk | 5.5 km |
| Senior Court Public Housing | Norwalk | 5.5 km |
| Fair Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norwalk | 5.5 km |
| River Commons Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norwalk | 6 km |
| Ogden House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wilton | 6.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Canaan Parish 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 Canaan Parish?
Residents report average rents near $735/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 Canaan Parish?
Contact the management office at 186 Lakeview Ave in New Canaan. 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.