The Ripton §202 Senior Shelton, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
The Ripton is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Shelton, CT with 35 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $442/month on average.
35
total units
100%
occupancy
$442
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 423 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $18,453/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,482/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at The Ripton
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 423 Howe Ave, Shelton; 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 (~$442/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Shelton
- Wesley Heights PB Section 8
- River Breeze Commons LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 May Street Public Housing | Ansonia | 2.2 km |
| 11 May Street Public Housing | Ansonia | 2.2 km |
| Capitol Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | Ansonia | 2.4 km |
| Capitol Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | Ansonia | 2.4 km |
| Riverside Apartments Public Housing | Ansonia | 2.8 km |
| Riverside Apartments Public Housing | Ansonia | 2.8 km |
| Norman Ray House Public Housing | Seymour | 8.2 km |
| Rev Albert A. Callahan Public Housing | Seymour | 9.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Shelton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does The Ripton have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at The Ripton?
Residents report average rents near $442/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 The Ripton?
Contact the management office at 423 Howe Ave in Shelton. 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.