Laurel Estates PB Section 8 Waterbury, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Laurel Estates is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Waterbury, CT with 38 units reporting 84% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $397/month on average.
38
total units
84%
occupancy
$397
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Farmcrest Dr, Waterbury, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $17,173/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,194/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 77% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at Laurel Estates
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 2 Farmcrest Dr, 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 (~$397/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Waterbury
- Berkeley Heights Public Housing
- Truman Apts Public Housing
- Laurel Estates PB Section 8
- Country Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Country Village Apts LIHTC
- Nsa Ii/schoolhouse Apts PB Section 8
- Southford Park Apts LIHTC
- Enterprise Abbot Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Nsa I Enterprise/abbott Apts PB Section 8
- Austin Rd & S End Turnky Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin D. Roosevelt Apartments Public Housing | Waterbury | 1.1 km |
| Nottingham Towers PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 2.4 km |
| Chestnut Hill §202 Senior | Wolcott | 2.8 km |
| Laurel Ridge §202 Senior | Wolcott | 2.8 km |
| Warner Gardens LIHTC | Waterbury | 3.4 km |
| Northwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waterbury | 3.5 km |
| Countryside I/ii Aka New Countrysid PB Section 8 | Wolcott | 3.5 km |
| Countryside Apts/lakeside PB Section 8 | Wolcott | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Laurel Estates 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 Laurel Estates?
Residents report average rents near $397/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 Estates?
Contact the management office at 2 Farmcrest Dr 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.