Kensington Square Ii PB Section 8 New Haven, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kensington Square Ii is a Project-Based Section 8 community in New Haven, CT with 96 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $499/month on average.
96
total units
85%
occupancy
$499
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 392 Orchard St, New Haven, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $20,657/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,296/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 41% |
How to apply at Kensington Square Ii
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 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 (~$499/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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| Beechwood Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Haven | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kensington Square Ii 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 Kensington Square Ii?
Residents report average rents near $499/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 Kensington Square Ii?
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.