Irving Freese Public Housing Norwalk, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Irving Freese is a Public Housing community in Norwalk, CT with 100 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $422/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 27 months.
100
total units
99%
occupancy
$422
avg resident rent
27 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 57 Ward St, Norwalk, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $17,356/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,942/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 96% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Irving Freese
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 57 Ward St, Norwalk; 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 (~$422/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Norwalk
- Samuel Roodner Court Public Housing
- Colonial Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kingsway Apts PB Section 8
- 20 West Avenue Public Housing
- Meadow Gardens Public Housing
- King Kennedy Homes Public Housing
- Washington Village Phase 1 LIHTC
- Senior Court Public Housing
- Fair Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Norwalk Elderly Apts. PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broad River Homes PB Section 8 | Norwalk | 0.8 km |
| Miss Laura Raymond Homes PB Section 8 | Norwalk | 1.1 km |
| River Commons Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norwalk | 1.1 km |
| Elmcrest Terrace Supportive Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norwalk | 2.2 km |
| Keystone House PB Section 8 | Norwalk | 2.2 km |
| Cedar Assoc LIHTC | Norwalk | 2.4 km |
| New City Hotel LIHTC | Norwalk | 3.3 km |
| Soundview Landing Phase 1 Public Housing | Norwalk | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Irving Freese 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 Irving Freese?
Residents report average rents near $422/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 Irving Freese?
Contact the management office at 57 Ward St in Norwalk. 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.