King Kennedy Homes Public Housing Norwalk, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
King Kennedy Homes is a Public Housing community in Norwalk, CT with 90 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $618/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 26 months.
90
total units
98%
occupancy
$618
avg resident rent
26 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Emerson St, Norwalk, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $25,255/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,211/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 43% |
How to apply at King Kennedy Homes
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 1 Emerson 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 (~$618/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
- Irving Freese Public Housing
- Meadow Gardens 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 |
|---|---|---|
| New City Hotel LIHTC | Norwalk | 1.7 km |
| Soundview Landing Phase 1 Public Housing | Norwalk | 1.7 km |
| 30 West Ave Apts LIHTC | Norwalk | 1.7 km |
| Saint Paul's Flax Hill Co-op PB Section 8 | Norwalk | 1.7 km |
| Elmcrest Terrace Supportive Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Norwalk | 2 km |
| Woodward Cliffs LIHTC | South Norwalk | 2 km |
| Keystone House PB Section 8 | Norwalk | 2 km |
| Cedar Court Senior Housing Project PB Section 8 | Norwalk | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Norwalk
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does King Kennedy Homes 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 King Kennedy Homes?
Residents report average rents near $618/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 King Kennedy Homes?
Contact the management office at 1 Emerson 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.