Gaylord Tower Public Housing Bristol, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Gaylord Tower is a Public Housing community in Bristol, CT with 200 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $409/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 15 months.
200
total units
100%
occupancy
$409
avg resident rent
15 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 Gaylord St, Bristol, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $17,105/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,472/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Gaylord Tower
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 55 Gaylord St, Bristol; 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 (~$409/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Bristol
- Huntington Woods Apts Lp LIHTC
- Huntington Woods Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cambridge Park Public Housing
- Meridian Tower PB Section 8
- Bonnie Acres Public Housing
- Redstone Garden Apts LIHTC
- Delorenzo Towers PB Section 8
- Zbikowski Park LIHTC
- Bristol Communities Lp LIHTC
- Georgian Manor Phase Ii PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Group Homes PB Section 8 | Bristol | 0.8 km |
| Anthony J Delorenzo Towers LIHTC | Bristol | 1.1 km |
| Stearns Street LIHTC | Bristol | 1.4 km |
| Mountain Laurel Manor PB Section 8 | Bristol | 2.8 km |
| Zbikowski Park PB Section 8 | Bristol | 2.8 km |
| Coppermine Village Apts. Aka Jerome PB Section 8 | Bristol | 4.7 km |
| Georgian Manor Phase Iii PB Section 8 | Bristol | 4.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Gaylord Tower 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 Gaylord Tower?
Residents report average rents near $409/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 Gaylord Tower?
Contact the management office at 55 Gaylord St in Bristol. 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.