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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 W Wooster St Apt 311, Danbury, CT Map → |
| Average household income | $17,227/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,436/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 36 W Wooster St Apt 311, Danbury; 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 (~$414/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Danbury
- Danbury Commons PB Section 8
- Kimberly Place PB Section 8
- Kimberly Place Apts LIHTC
- Ives Manor PB Section 8
- Eden Drive Public Housing
- Danbury Tower PB Section 8
- Laurel Gardens Public Housing
- Beaver Street Cooperative PB Section 8
- Palace View Senior Housing LIHTC
- Fairfield Ridge Apartments LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crosby Manor Public Housing | Danbury | 1.4 km |
| Godfrey, the PB Section 8 | Danbury | 1.4 km |
| 3 Eighth Av Public Housing | Danbury | 1.4 km |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | Danbury | 2 km |
| Fairfield/mill Ridge PB Section 8 | Danbury | 2.5 km |
| Samuels Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Danbury | 2.5 km |
| Fairfield Ridge PB Section 8 | Danbury | 2.5 km |
| Beckerle and Forest Ave Public Housing | Danbury | 2.8 km |
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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.