Market Square PB Section 8 Newington, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Market Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Newington, CT with 75 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $502/month on average.
75
total units
97%
occupancy
$502
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 Constance Leigh Dr, Newington, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $20,887/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,513/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Market Square
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 65 Constance Leigh Dr, Newington; 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 (~$502/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Newington
- Griswold Hills of Newington LIHTC
- Market Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Victory Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8
- Meadow View LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior
- Newington Group Home PB Section 8
- Cedar Pointe §811 PRA
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ahepa 58 Ii Apartments §202 Senior | Wethersfield | 2 km |
| Ahepa 58 - Nathan Hale PB Section 8 | Wethersfield | 2 km |
| 222 Willow St LIHTC | Wethersfield | 2.8 km |
| The Faxon LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Hartford | 3.4 km |
| 117 Wells PB Section 8 | Wethersfield | 4.3 km |
| Talcott Gardens PB Section 8 | New Britain | 4.8 km |
| Lasher Court PB Section 8 | Wethersfield | 5.2 km |
| Ct - North PB Section 8 | New Britain | 5.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Market Square 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 Market Square?
Residents report average rents near $502/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 Market Square?
Contact the management office at 65 Constance Leigh Dr in Newington. 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.