Walter S. Brooks Elderly Homes §202 Senior New Haven, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Walter S. Brooks Elderly Homes is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in New Haven, CT with 12 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $458/month on average.
12
total units
100%
occupancy
$458
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 810 Orchard St, New Haven, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $18,715/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,715/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Walter S. Brooks Elderly Homes
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 810 Orchard St, New Haven; 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 (~$458/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Walter S. Brooks Elderly Homes 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 Walter S. Brooks Elderly Homes?
Residents report average rents near $458/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 Walter S. Brooks Elderly Homes?
Contact the management office at 810 Orchard St in New Haven. 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.