Shepherd Park Apartments PB Section 8 Hartford, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Shepherd Park Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hartford, CT with 372 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $399/month on average.
372
total units
99%
occupancy
$399
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 170 Sisson Ave, Hartford, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $16,447/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,876/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 83% |
How to apply at Shepherd Park Apartments
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 170 Sisson 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 (~$399/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred E. Plant Elderly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Hartford | 0.8 km |
| Immanuel House PB Section 8 | Hartford | 1.4 km |
| Clemens Place/intown West PB Section 8 | Hartford | 1.4 km |
| Marshall Apartments PB Section 8 | Hartford | 1.4 km |
| Capitol Towers PB Section 8 | Hartford | 1.7 km |
| Casa Nueva PB Section 8 | Hartford | 1.7 km |
| Billings Forge PB Section 8 | Hartford | 1.7 km |
| Sigourney Mews Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hartford | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Shepherd Park Apartments 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 Shepherd Park Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $399/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 Shepherd Park Apartments?
Contact the management office at 170 Sisson 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.