Essex Townhouses Public Housing New Haven, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Essex Townhouses is a Public Housing community in New Haven, CT with 34 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $432/month on average.
34
total units
94%
occupancy
$432
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1134 Quinnipiac Ave, New Haven, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $28,537/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,534/yr |
| People per unit | 3.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 81% |
How to apply at Essex Townhouses
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 1134 Quinnipiac Ave, New Haven; 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 (~$432/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista a Aka Village Park I PB Section 8 | New Haven | 0.8 km |
| Quinnipiac Terrace Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Haven | 0.8 km |
| Trinity New Haven Housing LIHTC | New Haven | 0.8 km |
| Trinity New Haven Housing Ii LIHTC | New Haven | 0.8 km |
| River Run Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Haven | 1.4 km |
| Village Park Ii PB Section 8 | New Haven | 1.4 km |
| Eastview Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Haven | 1.4 km |
| Quinnipiac Terrace Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Haven | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Essex Townhouses 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 Essex Townhouses?
Residents report average rents near $432/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 Essex Townhouses?
Contact the management office at 1134 Quinnipiac Ave in New Haven. 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.