Schoolhouse Apts PB Section 8 New Canaan, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Schoolhouse Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in New Canaan, CT with 40 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $554/month on average.
40
total units
90%
occupancy
$554
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 156 South Ave, New Canaan, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $24,140/yr |
| Average personal income | $23,505/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Schoolhouse Apts
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 156 South Ave, New Canaan; 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 (~$554/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broad River Homes PB Section 8 | Norwalk | 5.2 km |
| Norwalk Elderly Apts. PB Section 8 | Norwalk | 5.5 km |
| Oak Knoll Apts LIHTC | Norwalk | 5.6 km |
| Cedar Assoc LIHTC | Norwalk | 6 km |
| Washington Village Phase 1 LIHTC | Norwalk | 6.7 km |
| Willard Manor PB Section 8 | Stamford | 6.7 km |
| Cedar Court Senior Housing Project PB Section 8 | Norwalk | 6.7 km |
| Soundview Landing Phase 3 Public Housing | Norwalk | 6.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Schoolhouse Apts 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 Schoolhouse Apts?
Residents report average rents near $554/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 Schoolhouse Apts?
Contact the management office at 156 South Ave in New Canaan. 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.