Sigourney Square PB Section 8 Hartford, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Sigourney Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hartford, CT with 42 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $311/month on average.
42
total units
98%
occupancy
$311
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 280 Sigourney St, Hartford, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $13,088/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,519/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Sigourney Square
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 280 Sigourney St, 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 (~$311/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sigourney Mews Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hartford | 1.1 km |
| Sumner House LIHTC | Hartford | 1.1 km |
| Sigourney Mews LIHTC | Hartford | 1.1 km |
| Horace Bushnell Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hartford | 1.1 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 |
| Main & Pavilion PB Section 8 | Hartford | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Sigourney Square 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 Sigourney Square?
Residents report average rents near $311/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 Sigourney Square?
Contact the management office at 280 Sigourney St 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.