Prospect Towers PB Section 8 Waterbury, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Prospect Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Waterbury, CT with 151 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $317/month on average.
151
total units
97%
occupancy
$317
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 34 Prospect St, Waterbury, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $13,099/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,444/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Prospect Towers
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 34 Prospect St, Waterbury; 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 (~$317/mo average here).
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- Country Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Country Village Apts LIHTC
- Nsa Ii/schoolhouse Apts PB Section 8
- Southford Park Apts LIHTC
- Enterprise Abbot Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Nsa I Enterprise/abbott Apts PB Section 8
- Austin Rd & S End Turnky Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Court LIHTC | Waterbury | 0.8 km |
| Carroll Building LIHTC | Waterbury | 0.8 km |
| Exchange Place Towers PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 1.1 km |
| Josephine Towers PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 1.1 km |
| Liberty Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waterbury | 1.1 km |
| Robin Ridge Apts PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 1.7 km |
| Warner Gardens LIHTC | Waterbury | 2 km |
| Nottingham Towers PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Prospect Towers have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Prospect Towers?
Residents report average rents near $317/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 Prospect Towers?
Contact the management office at 34 Prospect St in Waterbury. 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.