Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bridgeport, CT
There are 72 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bridgeport with roughly 6,241 assisted units — including 24 project-based Section 8 buildings, 14 public housing developments, and 41 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $300 to $938 per month. Median reported wait: about 19 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Bridgeport
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bridgeport
Section 8 apartments in Bridgeport (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratfield Apartments I & Ii PB Section 8 | 252 | $371 | — |
| Bridgeport Towers PB Section 8 | 250 | $300 | — |
| Augustana Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 186 | — | — |
| Bishop Curtis/augustana Homes - Bri PB Section 8 | 180 | $396 | — |
| Tower Ii Apartments PB Section 8 | 136 | $392 | — |
| Sycamore Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 118 | — | — |
| Laurelwood Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Clifford House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Clifford House/congress Plaza PB Section 8 | 100 | $425 | — |
| Laurelwood Place Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $406 | — |
| Grant Street Senior Apts PB Section 8 | 91 | $446 | — |
| Sycamore Place PB Section 8 | 91 | $394 | — |
| Bridgeport Elderly Apts PB Section 8 | 85 | $414 | — |
| Bridgeport Elderly Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Seymour Hollander PB Section 8 | 85 | $498 | — |
Public housing developments in Bridgeport
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trumbull Gardens Townhouses Public Housing | 414 | $555 | 15 mo |
| P.t. Barnum Apts. Public Housing | 359 | $494 | 17 mo |
| Boston Commons Public Housing | 309 | $687 | 26 mo |
| Fireside Apts. Ext 2 Public Housing | 272 | $421 | 47 mo |
| Charles F. Greene Homes Public Housing | 269 | $381 | 14 mo |
| Harbor View Towers Public Housing | 240 | $320 | 41 mo |
| Master Contract - Creative Choice Public Housing | 233 | $729 | 21 mo |
| Albion Street Public Housing | 35 | $628 | 16 mo |
| Park City - Elderly Public Housing | 35 | $383 | — |
| Park City - Supportive Public Housing | 24 | $392 | 36 mo |
| Presidential Village Public Housing | 19 | $938 | 13 mo |
| Maplewood School Mixed Finance Public Housing | 8 | — | — |
| Windward One Public Housing | 5 | — | — |
| 716-720 Pembroke Street Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bridgeport
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augustana Homes LIHTC | 325 | — | — |
| Stratfield Apts LIHTC | 191 | — | — |
| Sycamore Place Apts LIHTC | 117 | — | — |
| Harrison Apts Bridgeport Ymca LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Crescent Crossing Phase 1-a LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Renaissance Plaza LIHTC | 81 | — | — |
| Sterling Market Artist Lofts LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| St Pauls Commons LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Park City Residential Care Home LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Yale Street Commons LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Crescent Building LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Albion Street Apts LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Washington Park Revitalization Project Lp LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Fairfield Apts LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Clinton Commons Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bridgeport
- 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
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- Shelton, CT
- Stamford, CT
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Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.