Hillside Gardens PB Section 8 Meriden, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hillside Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Meriden, CT with 33 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $529/month on average.
33
total units
85%
occupancy
$529
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 122 Hall Ave, Meriden, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $21,637/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,806/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 38% |
How to apply at Hillside 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 122 Hall Ave, Meriden; 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 (~$529/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Meriden
- Community Towers Public Housing
- Harbor Towers PB Section 8
- Harbor Towers LIHTC
- Chamberlain Heights LIHTC
- Hanover Towers PB Section 8
- Hanover Towers LIHTC
- Charles Street Place LIHTC
- Bradley Estates I PB Section 8
- Bradley Estates Phase I LIHTC
- 24 Colony Street LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Meriden | 0.8 km |
| Maple Hill Apts LIHTC | Meriden | 0.8 km |
| Bradley Estates Ii PB Section 8 | Meriden | 1.4 km |
| Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Meriden | 1.7 km |
| Yale Acres LIHTC | Meriden | 1.7 km |
| Parkside Apts PB Section 8 | Meriden | 2.4 km |
| 11 Crown Street LIHTC | Meriden | 2.4 km |
| Meriden Commons I LIHTC | Meriden | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hillside 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 Hillside Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $529/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 Hillside Gardens?
Contact the management office at 122 Hall Ave in Meriden. 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.