Hartford East Apts PB Section 8 East Hartford, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hartford East Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in East Hartford, CT with 120 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $381/month on average.
120
total units
96%
occupancy
$381
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 886 Main St, East Hartford, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $15,672/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,345/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Hartford East Apts
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 886 Main St, East Hartford; 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 (~$381/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Percival C. Smith Towers Public Housing | Hartford | 2.8 km |
| New Communities/mary Shephard Place Public Housing | Hartford | 2.8 km |
| Sana Apts - Low Rise LIHTC | Hartford | 2.8 km |
| Dutch Point Rental Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hartford | 2.8 km |
| Dillon Place LIHTC | Hartford | 2.8 km |
| Hollander Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hartford | 3.4 km |
| Sana Apartments PB Section 8 | Hartford | 3.5 km |
| Hartford Scattered Site I Public Housing | Hartford | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hartford East Apts 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 Hartford East Apts?
Residents report average rents near $381/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 Hartford East Apts?
Contact the management office at 886 Main St in East Hartford. 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.