Low Income & Subsidized Housing in East Haven, CT
There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in East Haven with roughly 448 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $529 to $539 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in East Haven
Complete directory of subsidized housing in East Haven
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Farm Village PB Section 8 | 240 | $539 | — |
| Woodview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | $529 | — |
| The Tyler LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Union School Senior Apts LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in East Haven (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Farm Village PB Section 8 | 240 | $539 | — |
| Woodview Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 120 | $529 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in East Haven
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tyler LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Union School Senior Apts LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in East Haven
- 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
- Ansonia, CT
- Branford, CT
- Cheshire, CT
- Hamden, CT
- Meriden, CT
- Milford, CT
- Naugatuck, CT
- New Haven, CT
- North Haven, CT
- Seymour, CT
- Wallingford, CT
- Waterbury, CT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.