Low Income & Subsidized Housing in East Hartford, CT
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in East Hartford with roughly 1,313 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $381 to $625 per month. Median reported wait: about 24 months.
Map of subsidized housing in East Hartford
Complete directory of subsidized housing in East Hartford
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockanum Park Public Housing | 310 | $487 | 40 mo |
| Meadow Hill Apartments Public Housing | 305 | $429 | 8 mo |
| Summerfield Townhouses PB Section 8 | 275 | $496 | — |
| Hartford East Apts PB Section 8 | 120 | $381 | — |
| Willow Arms PB Section 8 | 95 | $499 | — |
| Saint Elizabeth Manor PB Section 8 | 59 | $387 | — |
| Veterans Terrace Communities Ii Llc PB Section 8 | 54 | $625 | — |
| Easton Place LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Veterans Terrace Communities I Llc PB Section 8 | 45 | $584 | — |
| Veterans Terrace Communties I Llc LIHTC | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in East Hartford (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfield Townhouses PB Section 8 | 275 | $496 | — |
| Hartford East Apts PB Section 8 | 120 | $381 | — |
| Willow Arms PB Section 8 | 95 | $499 | — |
| Saint Elizabeth Manor PB Section 8 | 59 | $387 | — |
| Veterans Terrace Communities Ii Llc PB Section 8 | 54 | $625 | — |
| Veterans Terrace Communities I Llc PB Section 8 | 45 | $584 | — |
Public housing developments in East Hartford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hockanum Park Public Housing | 310 | $487 | 40 mo |
| Meadow Hill Apartments Public Housing | 305 | $429 | 8 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in East Hartford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton Place LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Veterans Terrace Communties I Llc LIHTC | — | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in East Hartford
- 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
- Bristol, CT
- Canton, 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.