Highwood Gardens PB Section 8 Hamden, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Highwood Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hamden, CT with 15 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $325/month on average.
15
total units
93%
occupancy
$325
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 324 Goodrich St, Hamden, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $13,637/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,708/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 31% |
How to apply at Highwood Gardens
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 324 Goodrich St, Hamden; 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 (~$325/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hamden
- Davenport-dunbar Residence PB Section 8
- Hamden Specialty Housing LIHTC
- River Ridge Apts LIHTC
- Highwood Square Lp LIHTC
- 364 Putnam Avenue §811
- Hamden Specialty Housing §811 PRA
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Village Aka Westwood V PB Section 8 | New Haven | 1.1 km |
| Brookside Phase Ii Rental LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Haven | 2 km |
| Elm Haven Rental I LIHTC | New Haven | 2.2 km |
| Florence Virtue Homes LIHTC | New Haven | 2.4 km |
| Westville Manor Public Housing | New Haven | 2.5 km |
| Brookside Phase Ii Rental LIHTC | New Haven | 2.5 km |
| Brookside Estates LIHTC | New Haven | 2.8 km |
| Park Ridge Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Haven | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hamden
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Highwood Gardens 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 Highwood Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $325/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 Highwood Gardens?
Contact the management office at 324 Goodrich St in Hamden. 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.