Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bristol, CT
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bristol with roughly 1,903 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $409 to $631 per month. Median reported wait: about 17 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Bristol
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bristol
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Woods Apts Lp LIHTC | 296 | — | — |
| Huntington Woods Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 280 | — | — |
| Cambridge Park Public Housing | 202 | $442 | 21 mo |
| Gaylord Tower Public Housing | 200 | $409 | 15 mo |
| Meridian Tower PB Section 8 | 173 | $461 | — |
| Bonnie Acres Public Housing | 140 | $418 | 17 mo |
| Redstone Garden Apts LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Delorenzo Towers PB Section 8 | 90 | $452 | — |
| Zbikowski Park LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Bristol Communities Lp LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Georgian Manor Phase Ii PB Section 8 | 49 | $631 | — |
| Georgian Manor Phase Iii PB Section 8 | 49 | $522 | — |
| Mountain Laurel Manor PB Section 8 | 40 | $414 | — |
| Coppermine Village Apts. Aka Jerome PB Section 8 | 34 | $481 | — |
| Zbikowski Park PB Section 8 | 32 | $532 | — |
| Stearns Street LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Bristol Group Homes PB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Anthony J Delorenzo Towers LIHTC | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bristol (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Woods Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 280 | — | — |
| Meridian Tower PB Section 8 | 173 | $461 | — |
| Delorenzo Towers PB Section 8 | 90 | $452 | — |
| Georgian Manor Phase Ii PB Section 8 | 49 | $631 | — |
| Georgian Manor Phase Iii PB Section 8 | 49 | $522 | — |
| Mountain Laurel Manor PB Section 8 | 40 | $414 | — |
| Coppermine Village Apts. Aka Jerome PB Section 8 | 34 | $481 | — |
| Zbikowski Park PB Section 8 | 32 | $532 | — |
| Bristol Group Homes PB Section 8 | 4 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Bristol
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Park Public Housing | 202 | $442 | 21 mo |
| Gaylord Tower Public Housing | 200 | $409 | 15 mo |
| Bonnie Acres Public Housing | 140 | $418 | 17 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bristol
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Woods Apts Lp LIHTC | 296 | — | — |
| Redstone Garden Apts LIHTC | 132 | — | — |
| Zbikowski Park LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Bristol Communities Lp LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Stearns Street LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Anthony J Delorenzo Towers LIHTC | — | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bristol
- 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
- Avon, CT
- Berlin, CT
- Bloomfield, CT
- Canton, CT
- East Hartford, CT
- Farmington, CT
- Glastonbury, CT
- Hartford, CT
- Manchester, CT
- New Britain, CT
- Newington, CT
- Simsbury, CT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.