Laurel Acres Public Housing Torrington, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Laurel Acres is a Public Housing community in Torrington, CT with 56 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $477/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
56
total units
100%
occupancy
$477
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 523 Torringford West St, Torrington, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $21,600/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,501/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Laurel Acres
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 523 Torringford West St, Torrington; 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 (~$477/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Torrington
- Torrington Towers Public Housing
- Woodland Hills Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Woodland Hills Apts LIHTC
- Michael R. Koury Terrace Public Housing
- Northside Terraces LIHTC
- Torringford West PB Section 8
- Torringford West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Northside Terraces A.k.a. Graham Vi PB Section 8
- Torrington Riverfront LIHTCPB Section 8
- Y House LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wisell House LIHTC | Torrington | 2.8 km |
| Willow Gardens Public Housing | Torrington | 3.4 km |
| 26 & 30 Maud Street LIHTC | Torrington | 3.4 km |
| Thompson Heights Public Housing | Torrington | 4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Torrington
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Laurel Acres 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 Laurel Acres?
Residents report average rents near $477/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 Laurel Acres?
Contact the management office at 523 Torringford West St in Torrington. 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.