How many low income apartments are in Ansonia, CT?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in Ansonia with approximately 130 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Ansonia?

Tenant-paid rents in Ansonia's assisted buildings typically range from about $305 to $416 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Ansonia?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ansonia, CT

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ansonia with roughly 130 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $305 to $416 per month. Median reported wait: about 30 months.

assisted properties

130

subsidized units

$361

typical rent

30 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Ansonia

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ansonia

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Riverside Apartments Public Housing	108	$416	30 mo
Capitol Plaza Apartments PB Section 8	20	$305	—
11 May Street Public Housing	2	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Ansonia (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Capitol Plaza Apartments PB Section 8	20	$305	—

Public housing developments in Ansonia

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Riverside Apartments Public Housing	108	$416	30 mo
11 May Street Public Housing	2	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in Ansonia

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.