Shippan Place PB Section 8 Stamford, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Shippan Place is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Stamford, CT with 148 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $493/month on average.
148
total units
97%
occupancy
$493
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 521 Shippan Ave, Stamford, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $20,630/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,310/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Shippan Place
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 521 Shippan Ave, Stamford; 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 (~$493/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Stamford | 0.8 km |
| Bayview Apts PB Section 8 | Stamford | 1.4 km |
| Colony Apts LIHTC | Stamford | 1.7 km |
| Henry Place Apartments PB Section 8 | Stamford | 1.7 km |
| Clinton Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Stamford | 2 km |
| Post House Apts Hope Vi LIHTCPB Section 8 | Stamford | 2 km |
| Stamford Metro Green Apts Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | Stamford | 2 km |
| Lawnhill Terrace 4 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Stamford | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Shippan Place 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 Shippan Place?
Residents report average rents near $493/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 Shippan Place?
Contact the management office at 521 Shippan Ave in Stamford. 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.