Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hartford, CT
There are 129 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hartford with roughly 8,089 assisted units — including 54 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 81 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $251 to $703 per month. Median reported wait: about 51 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Hartford
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hartford
Section 8 apartments in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 372 | — | — |
| Shepherd Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 372 | $399 | — |
| Sana Apartments PB Section 8 | 256 | $436 | — |
| Clay Arsenal Apartments, Lp PB Section 8 | 150 | $401 | — |
| Capitol Towers Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 144 | — | — |
| Underwood Elderly PB Section 8 | 136 | $359 | — |
| Capitol Towers PB Section 8 | 133 | $372 | — |
| Immanuel House PB Section 8 | 122 | $359 | — |
| Tuscan Brotherhood Homes I PB Section 8 | 119 | $425 | — |
| Chappelle Gardens Inc PB Section 8 | 117 | $635 | — |
| Clemens Place/intown West PB Section 8 | 117 | $428 | — |
| Marshall Apartments PB Section 8 | 102 | $298 | — |
| Hfd Comm Dba Upper Garden Street Ap PB Section 8 | 98 | $445 | — |
| M.d. Fox Manor PB Section 8 | 90 | $338 | — |
| Sigourney Mews Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 88 | — | — |
Public housing developments in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percival C. Smith Towers Public Housing | 479 | $340 | 23 mo |
| New Communities/mary Shephard Place Public Housing | 242 | $703 | 45 mo |
| Hartford Scattered Site I Public Housing | 168 | $594 | 86 mo |
| Nelton Court Public Housing | 50 | $569 | 56 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Sana Apts - High Rise LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Sana Apts - Low Rise LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| The Retreat LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Horace Bushnell Apts LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
| Sumner House LIHTC | 79 | — | — |
| Sigourney Mews LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| Cityscape Apts LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Asylum Hill Ventures LIHTC | 76 | — | — |
| Urban Preservation Assoc LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Sheldon Oak Co-op LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| New London Communities Phase Ii Lp LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Northeast Hartford Affordable Housing LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Dillon Place LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Park Terrace Mutual Housing Ii LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in 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
- East Hartford, CT
- Farmington, CT
- Glastonbury, 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.