Fireside Apts. Ext 2 Public Housing Bridgeport, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fireside Apts. Ext 2 is a Public Housing community in Bridgeport, CT with 272 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $421/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 47 months.
272
total units
91%
occupancy
$421
avg resident rent
47 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 725 Palisade Ave, Bridgeport, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $17,713/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,298/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Fireside Apts. Ext 2
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 725 Palisade Ave, Bridgeport; 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 (~$421/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Commons LIHTC | Bridgeport | 0.8 km |
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| Grant Street Senior Apts PB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 1.4 km |
| Crescent Crossing Phase 1-a LIHTC | Bridgeport | 2.4 km |
| Bishop Curtis Homes - East Bridgepo §202 Senior | Bridgeport | 2.4 km |
| Hall Commons §202 Senior | Bridgeport | 2.4 km |
| Clifford House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 2.8 km |
| Clifford House/congress Plaza PB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fireside Apts. Ext 2 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 Fireside Apts. Ext 2?
Residents report average rents near $421/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 Fireside Apts. Ext 2?
Contact the management office at 725 Palisade Ave in Bridgeport. 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.