Truman Apts Public Housing Waterbury, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Truman Apts is a Public Housing community in Waterbury, CT with 244 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $561/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 19 months.
244
total units
98%
occupancy
$561
avg resident rent
19 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 Lakewood Rd, Waterbury, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $25,693/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,160/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 31% |
How to apply at Truman Apts
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 70 Lakewood Rd, Waterbury; 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 (~$561/mo average here).
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- Nsa Ii/schoolhouse Apts PB Section 8
- Southford Park Apts LIHTC
- Enterprise Abbot Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Nsa I Enterprise/abbott Apts PB Section 8
- Austin Rd & S End Turnky Public Housing
- Northwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warner Gardens LIHTC | Waterbury | 1.1 km |
| Franklin D. Roosevelt Apartments Public Housing | Waterbury | 1.4 km |
| Nottingham Towers PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 1.7 km |
| Chestnut Hill §202 Senior | Wolcott | 2 km |
| Laurel Ridge §202 Senior | Wolcott | 2 km |
| Laurel Estates PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 2.4 km |
| Plaza on the Green PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 2.8 km |
| Prospect Towers PB Section 8 | Waterbury | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Truman Apts have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Truman Apts?
Residents report average rents near $561/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 Truman Apts?
Contact the management office at 70 Lakewood Rd in Waterbury. 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.