New Communities/mary Shephard Place Public Housing Hartford, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
New Communities/mary Shephard Place is a Public Housing community in Hartford, CT with 242 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $703/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 45 months.
242
total units
92%
occupancy
$703
avg resident rent
45 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 58 Theodore Napper Ln, Hartford, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $34,528/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,294/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 83% |
| One-bedroom share | 5% |
How to apply at New Communities/mary Shephard Place
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 58 Theodore Napper Ln, Hartford; 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 (~$703/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does New Communities/mary Shephard Place 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 New Communities/mary Shephard Place?
Residents report average rents near $703/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 New Communities/mary Shephard Place?
Contact the management office at 58 Theodore Napper Ln in Hartford. 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.