P.t. Barnum Apts. Public Housing Bridgeport, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
P.t. Barnum Apts. is a Public Housing community in Bridgeport, CT with 359 units reporting 87% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $494/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 17 months.
359
total units
87%
occupancy
$494
avg resident rent
17 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 467 Bird St, Bridgeport, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $20,404/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,368/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
How to apply at P.t. Barnum Apts.
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 467 Bird St, Bridgeport; 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 (~$494/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albion Street Public Housing | Bridgeport | 0.8 km |
| Yale Street Commons LIHTC | Bridgeport | 1.1 km |
| Harrison Apts Bridgeport Ymca LIHTC | Bridgeport | 1.4 km |
| Eleanor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 1.4 km |
| Park City Residential Care Home LIHTC | Bridgeport | 1.4 km |
| Sycamore Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 2.2 km |
| Sycamore Place Apts LIHTC | Bridgeport | 2.2 km |
| Sycamore Place PB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 2.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Bridgeport
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does P.t. Barnum Apts. 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 P.t. Barnum Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $494/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 P.t. Barnum Apts.?
Contact the management office at 467 Bird St in Bridgeport. 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.