Community Towers Public Housing Meriden, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Community Towers is a Public Housing community in Meriden, CT with 219 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $360/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
219
total units
95%
occupancy
$360
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 Willow St, Meriden, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $14,844/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,728/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Community Towers
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 55 Willow St, Meriden; 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 (~$360/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Meriden
- Harbor Towers PB Section 8
- Harbor Towers LIHTC
- Chamberlain Heights LIHTC
- Hanover Towers PB Section 8
- Hanover Towers LIHTC
- Charles Street Place LIHTC
- Bradley Estates I PB Section 8
- Bradley Estates Phase I LIHTC
- 24 Colony Street LIHTC
- Crestwood Park I PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkside Apts PB Section 8 | Meriden | 1.1 km |
| Maple Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Meriden | 1.1 km |
| Maple Hill Apts LIHTC | Meriden | 1.1 km |
| 11 Crown Street LIHTC | Meriden | 1.1 km |
| Meriden Commons I LIHTC | Meriden | 1.1 km |
| Meriden Commons Ii LIHTC | Meriden | 1.1 km |
| Hillside Gardens PB Section 8 | Meriden | 1.4 km |
| Yale Acres LIHTC | Meriden | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Meriden
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Community Towers 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 Community Towers?
Residents report average rents near $360/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 Community Towers?
Contact the management office at 55 Willow St in Meriden. 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.