Josephine Towers PB Section 8 Waterbury, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Josephine Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Waterbury, CT with 124 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $426/month on average.
124
total units
98%
occupancy
$426
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 24 Union St, Waterbury, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $17,604/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,749/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 77% |
How to apply at Josephine Towers
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 24 Union St, Waterbury; 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 (~$426/mo average here).
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- Southford Park Apts LIHTC
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- Austin Rd & S End Turnky Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plaza on the Green PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 1.1 km |
| Prospect Towers PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 1.1 km |
| Elton Hfa LIHTC | Waterbury | 1.1 km |
| Inner City Homes PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 1.1 km |
| Hearth Homes §202 Senior | Waterbury | 1.1 km |
| Grace House §202 Senior | Waterbury | 1.1 km |
| Diamond Court LIHTC | Waterbury | 1.4 km |
| Carroll Building LIHTC | Waterbury | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Josephine Towers 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 Josephine Towers?
Residents report average rents near $426/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 Josephine Towers?
Contact the management office at 24 Union St in Waterbury. 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.