Washington Heights PB Section 8 Bridgeport, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Washington Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bridgeport, CT with 81 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $472/month on average.
81
total units
99%
occupancy
$472
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 Washington Ave, Bridgeport, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $19,258/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,310/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 87% |
How to apply at Washington Heights
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 115 Washington Ave, Bridgeport; 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 (~$472/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Bridgeport
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- P.t. Barnum Apts. Public Housing
- Augustana Homes LIHTC
- Boston Commons Public Housing
- Fireside Apts. Ext 2 Public Housing
- Charles F. Greene Homes Public Housing
- Stratfield Apartments I & Ii PB Section 8
- Bridgeport Towers PB Section 8
- Harbor View Towers Public Housing
- Master Contract - Creative Choice Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratfield Apts LIHTC | Bridgeport | 0.8 km |
| Sycamore Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 0.8 km |
| Sycamore Place Apts LIHTC | Bridgeport | 0.8 km |
| Clifford House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 0.8 km |
| Clifford House/congress Plaza PB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 0.8 km |
| Sycamore Place PB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 0.8 km |
| Barnum House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 0.8 km |
| Barnum Hotel PB Section 8 | Bridgeport | 0.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights?
Residents report average rents near $472/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 Washington Heights?
Contact the management office at 115 Washington Ave in Bridgeport. 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.