Wooster Manor Public Housing Danbury, CT

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Wooster Manor is a Public Housing community in Danbury, CT with 152 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $414/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 37 months.

152
total units
99%
occupancy
$414
avg resident rent
37 mo
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Public Housing
Address36 W Wooster St Apt 311, Danbury, CT Map →
Average household income$17,227/yr
Average personal income$14,436/yr
People per unit1.2
Moved in within last year7%
Households below 30% AMI90%
Households below 50% AMI99%
One-bedroom share100%

How to apply at Wooster Manor

Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 36 W Wooster St Apt 311, Danbury; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$414/mo average here).

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Wooster Manor 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 Wooster Manor?
Residents report average rents near $414/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 Wooster Manor?
Contact the management office at 36 W Wooster St Apt 311 in Danbury. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.