Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Colchester, CT
There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Colchester with roughly 253 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
5
assisted properties
253
subsidized units
—
typical rent
—
median wait
Map of subsidized housing in Colchester
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Colchester
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Place LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| County Place Phase Ii LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Amston Village Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Country Place of Colchester Lp LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Nutmeg Park Apts LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Colchester (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amston Village Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Colchester
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Place LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| County Place Phase Ii LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Country Place of Colchester Lp LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Nutmeg Park Apts LIHTC | 27 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Colchester
- 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
- Groton, CT
- New London, CT
- Niantic, CT
- Norwich, CT
- Pawcatuck, CT
- Waterford, CT
- Hartford, CT
- New Haven, CT
- Bridgeport, CT
- Waterbury, CT
- Stamford, CT
- New Britain, CT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.