Deerfield Gardens PB Section 8 Waterbury, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Deerfield Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Waterbury, CT with 94 units reporting 86% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $631/month on average.
94
total units
86%
occupancy
$631
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1710 Meriden Rd, Waterbury, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $25,928/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,040/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 12% |
How to apply at Deerfield Gardens
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 1710 Meriden Rd, Waterbury; 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 (~$631/mo average here).
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- Country Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Country Village Apts LIHTC
- Nsa Ii/schoolhouse Apts PB Section 8
- Southford Park Apts LIHTC
- Enterprise Abbot Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Nsa I Enterprise/abbott Apts PB Section 8
- Austin Rd & S End Turnky Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frost Homestead LIHTC | Waterbury | 0.8 km |
| Carroll Apts LIHTC | Waterbury | 0.8 km |
| Villagewood Apartments PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 1.4 km |
| Austin Heights PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 1.4 km |
| Orchard Crossing PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 1.4 km |
| Eastgate Ii PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 1.7 km |
| Eastgate Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waterbury | 2 km |
| Sunset Gardens PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Deerfield Gardens 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 Deerfield Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $631/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 Deerfield Gardens?
Contact the management office at 1710 Meriden Rd in Waterbury. 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.