Samuel Roodner Court Public Housing Norwalk, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Samuel Roodner Court is a Public Housing community in Norwalk, CT with 218 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $681/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 23 months.
218
total units
98%
occupancy
$681
avg resident rent
23 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 Ely Ave, Norwalk, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $26,695/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,100/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 10% |
How to apply at Samuel Roodner Court
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 261 Ely Ave, Norwalk; 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 (~$681/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Norwalk
- Colonial Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kingsway Apts PB Section 8
- 20 West Avenue Public Housing
- Irving Freese Public Housing
- Meadow Gardens Public Housing
- King Kennedy Homes Public Housing
- Washington Village Phase 1 LIHTC
- Senior Court Public Housing
- Fair Street Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Norwalk Elderly Apts. PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Top Homes PB Section 8 | Norwalk | 1.4 km |
| Woodward Cliffs LIHTC | South Norwalk | 1.4 km |
| Cedar Court Senior Housing Project PB Section 8 | Norwalk | 2.2 km |
| Soundview Landing Phase 3 Public Housing | Norwalk | 2.2 km |
| Soundview Landing Phase 2 Public Housing | Norwalk | 2.2 km |
| New City Hotel LIHTC | Norwalk | 2.4 km |
| Soundview Landing Phase 1 Public Housing | Norwalk | 2.4 km |
| 30 West Ave Apts LIHTC | Norwalk | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Norwalk
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Samuel Roodner Court 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 Samuel Roodner Court?
Residents report average rents near $681/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 Samuel Roodner Court?
Contact the management office at 261 Ely Ave in Norwalk. 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.