Westhill Gardens Annex Public Housing Manchester, CT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Westhill Gardens Annex is a Public Housing community in Manchester, CT with 151 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $471/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
151
total units
98%
occupancy
$471
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 12A Bluefield Dr, Manchester, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $19,598/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,266/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 74% |
How to apply at Westhill Gardens Annex
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 12A Bluefield Dr, Manchester; 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 (~$471/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Manchester
- Squire Village LIHTCPB Section 8
- Squire Village Apts PB Section 8
- Oakland Heights Apts PB Section 8
- Birch Meadow Apts LIHTC
- Mayfair Gardens Public Housing
- Dye House LIHTC
- Orford Village Commons §202 Senior
- Union Street Cooperative LIHTC
- March, Inc PB Section 8
- Spencer Village I and Ii LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Elizabeth Manor PB Section 8 | East Hartford | 5 km |
| Saint Elizabeth Manor PB Section 8 | East Hartford | 5 km |
| Berry Patch Assoc I LIHTC | South Windsor | 5.5 km |
| Berry Patch Assoc Ii LIHTC | South Windsor | 5.5 km |
| Watson Farm Assoc LIHTC | South Windsor | 5.8 km |
| Welles Country Village PB Section 8 | Talcottville | 6.1 km |
| Welles Country Village PB Section 8 | Talcottville | 6.1 km |
| Veterans Terrace Communities Ii Llc PB Section 8 | East Hartford | 6.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Manchester
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Westhill Gardens Annex 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 Westhill Gardens Annex?
Residents report average rents near $471/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 Westhill Gardens Annex?
Contact the management office at 12A Bluefield Dr in Manchester. 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.