John J. Ashton Tower Public Housing Willimantic, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
John J. Ashton Tower is a Public Housing community in Willimantic, CT with 250 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $454/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 30 months.
250
total units
96%
occupancy
$454
avg resident rent
30 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 621 Valley St, Willimantic, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $19,960/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,245/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 68% |
How to apply at John J. Ashton 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 621 Valley St, Willimantic; 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 (~$454/mo average here).
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- Cedarwoods Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Artspace Windham LIHTC
- Brick Row Apts LIHTC
- Kingswood PB Section 8
- Pleasant Street House PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Murray on Main LIHTCPB Section 8 | Windham | 2 km |
| Murray on Main LIHTCPB Section 8 | Windham | 2 km |
| Coventry Group Home PB Section 8 | Coventry | 7.5 km |
| Juniper Hill Village PB Section 8 | Storrs | 7.9 km |
| Orchard Hill Estates PB Section 8 | Coventry | 9.5 km |
| Lebanon Group Homes PB Section 8 | Lebanon | 10.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does John J. Ashton 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 John J. Ashton Tower?
Residents report average rents near $454/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 John J. Ashton Tower?
Contact the management office at 621 Valley St in Willimantic. 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.