Percival C. Smith Towers Public Housing Hartford, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Percival C. Smith Towers is a Public Housing community in Hartford, CT with 479 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $340/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 23 months.
479
total units
96%
occupancy
$340
avg resident rent
23 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 80 Charter Oak Ave, Hartford, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $14,169/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,465/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Percival C. Smith Towers
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 80 Charter Oak Ave, 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 (~$340/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Percival C. Smith Towers 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 Percival C. Smith Towers?
Residents report average rents near $340/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 Percival C. Smith Towers?
Contact the management office at 80 Charter Oak Ave 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.