Oval Grove Apartments Public Housing New Britain, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Oval Grove Apartments is a Public Housing community in New Britain, CT with 160 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $602/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 67 months.
160
total units
98%
occupancy
$602
avg resident rent
67 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Dobek Rd, New Britain, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $26,171/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,652/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 12% |
How to apply at Oval Grove Apartments
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 1 Dobek Rd, New Britain; 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 (~$602/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in New Britain
- Elderly and Bond Street Public Housing
- School Apartments, the PB Section 8
- Mount Pleasant Public Housing
- St Mary's Residence LIHTC
- Burritt School Apts PB Section 8
- Nathan Hale Apts PB Section 8
- Talcott Gardens PB Section 8
- Columbus Commons Phase I LIHTC
- Jefferson Heights LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pinnacle Heights Extension LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Corbin Heights LIHTC | New Britain | 1.1 km |
| Heritage Glen LIHTC | Farmington | 1.4 km |
| Marian Heights §202 Senior | New Britain | 2.2 km |
| Stonegate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Britain | 2.4 km |
| 233 Allen Street §811 | New Britain | 2.8 km |
| Yorkshire Village Assoc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Farmington | 3.4 km |
| Csi Residential, Inc. §811 | New Britain | 3.4 km |
| Burritt House PB Section 8 | New Britain | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in New Britain
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Oval Grove Apartments 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 Oval Grove Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $602/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 Oval Grove Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1 Dobek Rd in New Britain. 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.