Lawton House PB Section 8 Plainfield, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lawton House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Plainfield, CT with 22 units reporting 82% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $478/month on average.
22
total units
82%
occupancy
$478
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 Babcock Ave, Plainfield, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $19,725/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,687/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Lawton House
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 21 Babcock Ave, Plainfield; 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 (~$478/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Plainfield
- Ledgewood Acres §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moosup Gardens PB Section 8 | Moosup | 4.7 km |
| Moosup Gardens PB Section 8 | Moosup | 4.7 km |
| Indian Ridge 1/griswold Family Hous PB Section 8 | Jewett City | 8.8 km |
| Ledgewood Apts LIHTC | Jewett City | 10.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Plainfield
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lawton House 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 Lawton House?
Residents report average rents near $478/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 Lawton House?
Contact the management office at 21 Babcock Ave in Plainfield. 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.