Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Meriden, CT
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Meriden with roughly 1,568 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $360 to $622 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Meriden
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Meriden
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Towers Public Housing | 219 | $360 | 10 mo |
| Harbor Towers PB Section 8 | 202 | $376 | — |
| Harbor Towers LIHTC | 201 | — | — |
| Chamberlain Heights LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Hanover Towers PB Section 8 | 100 | $409 | — |
| Hanover Towers LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Charles Street Place LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Bradley Estates I PB Section 8 | 74 | $608 | — |
| Bradley Estates Phase I LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| 24 Colony Street LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Crestwood Park I PB Section 8 | 55 | $576 | — |
| Parkside Apts PB Section 8 | 51 | $600 | — |
| Bradley Estates Ii PB Section 8 | 42 | $622 | — |
| Bradley Estates Phase Ii LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Hillside Gardens PB Section 8 | 33 | $529 | — |
| Maple Hill Apts PB Section 8 | 32 | $479 | — |
| Maple Hill Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Oakland Gardens PB Section 8 | 23 | $551 | — |
| Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | $473 | — |
| 11 Crown Street LIHTC | — | — | — |
| Meriden Commons I LIHTC | — | — | — |
| Meriden Commons Ii LIHTC | — | — | — |
| Yale Acres LIHTC | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Meriden (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Towers PB Section 8 | 202 | $376 | — |
| Hanover Towers PB Section 8 | 100 | $409 | — |
| Bradley Estates I PB Section 8 | 74 | $608 | — |
| Crestwood Park I PB Section 8 | 55 | $576 | — |
| Parkside Apts PB Section 8 | 51 | $600 | — |
| Bradley Estates Ii PB Section 8 | 42 | $622 | — |
| Hillside Gardens PB Section 8 | 33 | $529 | — |
| Maple Hill Apts PB Section 8 | 32 | $479 | — |
| Oakland Gardens PB Section 8 | 23 | $551 | — |
| Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | $473 | — |
Public housing developments in Meriden
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Towers Public Housing | 219 | $360 | 10 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Meriden
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Towers LIHTC | 201 | — | — |
| Chamberlain Heights LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Hanover Towers LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Charles Street Place LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Bradley Estates Phase I LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| 24 Colony Street LIHTC | 63 | — | — |
| Bradley Estates Phase Ii LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Maple Hill Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| 11 Crown Street LIHTC | — | — | — |
| Meriden Commons I LIHTC | — | — | — |
| Meriden Commons Ii LIHTC | — | — | — |
| Yale Acres LIHTC | — | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Meriden
- 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
- East Haven, CT
- Hamden, 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.