South Avenue Cottage §811 New Canaan, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
South Avenue Cottage is a Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) community in New Canaan, CT with 6 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities) |
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| Address | 162 South Ave, New Canaan, CT Map → |
How to apply at South Avenue Cottage
Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
- Call or visit the management office at 162 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.
Other subsidized housing in New Canaan
- Canaan Parish PB Section 8
- Mill Apts LIHTC
- Millport Phase Ii LIHTC
- Schoolhouse Apts PB Section 8
- Millport Phase I LIHTC
- Millport Phase Ii PB Section 8
- Canaan Parish LIHTC
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 South Avenue Cottage have?
Section 811 PRAC (Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities). Section 811 PRAC: supportive housing for adults with disabilities, income-based rent with services.
How much is rent at South Avenue Cottage?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at South Avenue Cottage?
Contact the management office at 162 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.