Canal Park/westport Elderly Hsg PB Section 8 Westport, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Canal Park/westport Elderly Hsg is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Westport, CT with 50 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $486/month on average.
50
total units
94%
occupancy
$486
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Canal St, Westport, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $20,742/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,821/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Canal Park/westport Elderly Hsg
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 1 Canal St, Westport; 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 (~$486/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Westport
- Hales Court Housing Llc LIHTC
- Sasco Creek Village LIHTC
- Hidden Brook LIHTC
- Homes With Hope §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Kennedy Homes LIHTC | Fort Lauderdale | 1.1 km |
| Kingsway Apts PB Section 8 | Norwalk | 4.7 km |
| Miss Laura Raymond Homes PB Section 8 | Norwalk | 5.2 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 |
| Elmcrest Terrace Supportive Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norwalk | 6.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Westport
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Canal Park/westport Elderly Hsg 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 Canal Park/westport Elderly Hsg?
Residents report average rents near $486/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 Canal Park/westport Elderly Hsg?
Contact the management office at 1 Canal St in Westport. 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.