Kensington Square I LIHTC New Haven, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024
Kensington Square I is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in New Haven, CT with 120 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
120
total units
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 392 Orchard St, New Haven, CT 06511 Map → |
| Tax-credit (LI) units | 120 |
| Placed in service | 1996 |
How to apply at Kensington Square I
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 392 Orchard St, New Haven; 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.
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Florence Virtue Homes LIHTC | New Haven | 1.1 km |
| Casa Otonal PB Section 8 | New Haven | 1.1 km |
| William T Rowe LIHTC | New Haven | 1.1 km |
| The Towers, Formerly Tower I-tower PB Section 8 | New Haven | 1.4 km |
| Robert T. Wolfe Apartment Public Housing | New Haven | 1.4 km |
| Beechwood Gardens PB Section 8 | New Haven | 1.4 km |
| Beechwood Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Haven | 1.4 km |
| Ninth Square Block 236 LIHTC | New Haven | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kensington Square I have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Kensington Square I?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Kensington Square I?
Contact the management office at 392 Orchard St in New Haven. 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.