Morrissey Manor Public Housing West Haven, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Morrissey Manor is a Public Housing community in West Haven, CT with 159 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $522/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 21 months.
159
total units
99%
occupancy
$522
avg resident rent
21 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 174 Center St, West Haven, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $22,321/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,578/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 96% |
How to apply at Morrissey Manor
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 174 Center St, West Haven; 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 (~$522/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in West Haven
- Meadow Landing I LIHTC
- Rolling Ridge Apts LIHTC
- Springhaven Lp LIHTC
- Spring Heights Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Otonal PB Section 8 | New Haven | 2.4 km |
| William T Rowe LIHTC | New Haven | 2.4 km |
| Hill Housing Rehabilitation - Hill Housing Development LIHTC | New Haven | 2.4 km |
| Residences at Ninth Square LIHTC | New Haven | 2.8 km |
| The Towers, Formerly Tower I-tower PB Section 8 | New Haven | 2.8 km |
| The Towers, Formerly Tower I-tower PB Section 8 | New Haven | 2.8 km |
| Robert T. Wolfe Apartment Public Housing | New Haven | 2.8 km |
| Berger Apartments PB Section 8 | New Haven | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Morrissey Manor 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 Morrissey Manor?
Residents report average rents near $522/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 Morrissey Manor?
Contact the management office at 174 Center St in West Haven. 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.