Eleanor Roosevelt Homes PB Section 8 Stamford, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Eleanor Roosevelt Homes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Stamford, CT with 41 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $472/month on average.
41
total units
95%
occupancy
$472
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 Knapp St, Stamford, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $19,515/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,563/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 100% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Eleanor Roosevelt Homes
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 18 Knapp St, Stamford; 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 (~$472/mo average here).
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- Southfield Village Square Ii LIHTC
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Heights at Darien LIHTCPB Section 8 | Darien | 1.4 km |
| Belltown School Elderly PB Section 8 | Stamford | 1.4 km |
| Willard Manor PB Section 8 | Stamford | 2.8 km |
| Stamford Cross Road PB Section 8 | Stamford | 2.8 km |
| Lawnhill Terrace 4 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Stamford | 3.3 km |
| St Maurice Elderlly LIHTC | Stamford | 3.3 km |
| Allen O Neill Homes LIHTC | Darien | 3.4 km |
| The Heights at Darien LIHTC | Darien | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Stamford
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Eleanor Roosevelt Homes 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 Eleanor Roosevelt Homes?
Residents report average rents near $472/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 Eleanor Roosevelt Homes?
Contact the management office at 18 Knapp St in Stamford. 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.