Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Danbury, CT
There are 22 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Danbury with roughly 1,338 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 7 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $390 to $1,035 per month. Median reported wait: about 76 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Danbury
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Danbury
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Commons PB Section 8 | 188 | $528 | — |
| Wooster Manor Public Housing | 152 | $414 | 37 mo |
| Kimberly Place PB Section 8 | 116 | $403 | — |
| Kimberly Place Apts LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Ives Manor PB Section 8 | 97 | $390 | — |
| Eden Drive Public Housing | 81 | $1,035 | 77 mo |
| Danbury Tower PB Section 8 | 80 | $443 | — |
| Laurel Gardens Public Housing | 80 | $805 | 76 mo |
| Beaver Street Cooperative PB Section 8 | 70 | $679 | — |
| Palace View Senior Housing LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Fairfield Ridge Apartments LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Crosby Manor Public Housing | 50 | $404 | — |
| Bishop Curtis Homes - Danbury §202 Senior | 40 | $437 | — |
| Harrison Square LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Fairfield/mill Ridge PB Section 8 | 30 | $611 | — |
| Samuels Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Fairfield Ridge PB Section 8 | 25 | $507 | — |
| Godfrey, the PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Blind Brook Run LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 3 Eighth Av Public Housing | 3 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 3 | — | — |
| Beckerle and Forest Ave Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Danbury (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Commons PB Section 8 | 188 | $528 | — |
| Kimberly Place PB Section 8 | 116 | $403 | — |
| Ives Manor PB Section 8 | 97 | $390 | — |
| Danbury Tower PB Section 8 | 80 | $443 | — |
| Beaver Street Cooperative PB Section 8 | 70 | $679 | — |
| Fairfield/mill Ridge PB Section 8 | 30 | $611 | — |
| Samuels Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Fairfield Ridge PB Section 8 | 25 | $507 | — |
| Godfrey, the PB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Danbury
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooster Manor Public Housing | 152 | $414 | 37 mo |
| Eden Drive Public Housing | 81 | $1,035 | 77 mo |
| Laurel Gardens Public Housing | 80 | $805 | 76 mo |
| Crosby Manor Public Housing | 50 | $404 | — |
| 3 Eighth Av Public Housing | 3 | — | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 3 | — | — |
| Beckerle and Forest Ave Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Danbury
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Place Apts LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Palace View Senior Housing LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Fairfield Ridge Apartments LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Harrison Square LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Blind Brook Run LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Danbury
- 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
- Bridgeport, CT
- Brookfield, CT
- Darien, CT
- Fairfield, CT
- Greenwich, CT
- New Canaan, CT
- Norwalk, CT
- Shelton, CT
- Stamford, CT
- Westport, CT
- Hartford, CT
- New Haven, CT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.