Danbury Commons PB Section 8 Danbury, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Danbury Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Danbury, CT with 188 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $528/month on average.
188
total units
99%
occupancy
$528
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 1st St, Danbury, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $21,790/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,410/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 80% |
How to apply at Danbury Commons
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 51 1st St, Danbury; 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 (~$528/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Danbury
- Wooster Manor Public Housing
- Kimberly Place PB Section 8
- Kimberly Place Apts LIHTC
- Ives Manor PB Section 8
- Eden Drive Public Housing
- Danbury Tower PB Section 8
- Laurel Gardens Public Housing
- Beaver Street Cooperative PB Section 8
- Palace View Senior Housing LIHTC
- Fairfield Ridge Apartments LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crosby Manor Public Housing | Danbury | 1.4 km |
| Godfrey, the PB Section 8 | Danbury | 1.4 km |
| 3 Eighth Av Public Housing | Danbury | 1.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Danbury | 2 km |
| Fairfield/mill Ridge PB Section 8 | Danbury | 2.5 km |
| Samuels Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Danbury | 2.5 km |
| Fairfield Ridge PB Section 8 | Danbury | 2.5 km |
| Beckerle and Forest Ave Public Housing | Danbury | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Danbury Commons 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 Danbury Commons?
Residents report average rents near $528/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 Danbury Commons?
Contact the management office at 51 1st St in Danbury. 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.