Wesley Heights PB Section 8 Shelton, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Wesley Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Shelton, CT with 92 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $616/month on average.
92
total units
89%
occupancy
$616
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 580 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $25,474/yr |
| Average personal income | $24,574/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 45% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 93% |
How to apply at Wesley 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 580 Long Hill 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 (~$616/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Shelton
- The Ripton §202 Senior
- River Breeze Commons LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hallock's Landing §202 Senior | Derby | 4.5 km |
| Hallock's Landing §202 Senior | Derby | 4.5 km |
| Foran Towers Public Housing | Milford | 6.5 km |
| River Park Elderly PB Section 8 | Milford | 6.5 km |
| Family Scattered Sites Public Housing | Milford | 6.5 km |
| 11 May Street Public Housing | Ansonia | 6.7 km |
| Capitol Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | Ansonia | 6.9 km |
| Riverside Apartments Public Housing | Ansonia | 7.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Shelton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Wesley 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 Wesley Heights?
Residents report average rents near $616/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 Wesley Heights?
Contact the management office at 580 Long Hill 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.