Clifford House/congress Plaza PB Section 8 Bridgeport, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Clifford House/congress Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bridgeport, CT with 100 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $425/month on average.
100
total units
96%
occupancy
$425
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1450 Main St, Bridgeport, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $17,611/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,098/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Clifford House/congress Plaza
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 1450 Main St, Bridgeport; 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 (~$425/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laurelwood Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 0.8 km |
| Laurelwood Place Apts PB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 0.8 km |
| Crescent Crossing Phase 1-a LIHTC | Bridgeport | 0.8 km |
| Renaissance Plaza LIHTC | Bridgeport | 0.8 km |
| Washington Heights PB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 0.8 km |
| Harrison Apts Bridgeport Ymca LIHTC | Bridgeport | 1.4 km |
| Eleanor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 1.4 km |
| Park City Residential Care Home LIHTC | Bridgeport | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Clifford House/congress Plaza 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 Clifford House/congress Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $425/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 Clifford House/congress Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1450 Main St in Bridgeport. 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.