Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Middletown, CT
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Middletown with roughly 1,240 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $450 to $671 per month. Median reported wait: about 21 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Middletown
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Middletown
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sbona Towers Public Housing | 247 | $629 | 21 mo |
| Willowcrest Apts LIHTC | 151 | — | — |
| South Green PB Section 8 | 125 | $482 | — |
| Wharfside Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Old Middletown LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Old Middletown High PB Section 8 | 65 | $451 | — |
| Pondview Apts PB Section 8 | 51 | $454 | — |
| Rose Gardens PB Section 8 | 46 | $587 | — |
| Lutheran Housing Corporation §202 Senior | 45 | $588 | — |
| Meadoway Gardens PB Section 8 | 43 | $671 | — |
| Liberty Commons LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Newfield Towers PB Section 8 | 40 | $534 | — |
| Shiloh Manor §202 Senior | 40 | $590 | — |
| Stoneycrest Towers PB Section 8 | 40 | $526 | — |
| New Meadows PB Section 8 | 38 | $651 | — |
| Shepherd Home LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Bayberry Crest PB Section 8 | 30 | $485 | — |
| Saint Luke's PB Section 8 | 25 | $450 | — |
| Middlesex Housing Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Middletown (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Green PB Section 8 | 125 | $482 | — |
| Wharfside Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Old Middletown High PB Section 8 | 65 | $451 | — |
| Pondview Apts PB Section 8 | 51 | $454 | — |
| Rose Gardens PB Section 8 | 46 | $587 | — |
| Meadoway Gardens PB Section 8 | 43 | $671 | — |
| Newfield Towers PB Section 8 | 40 | $534 | — |
| Stoneycrest Towers PB Section 8 | 40 | $526 | — |
| New Meadows PB Section 8 | 38 | $651 | — |
| Bayberry Crest PB Section 8 | 30 | $485 | — |
| Saint Luke's PB Section 8 | 25 | $450 | — |
| Middlesex Housing Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Middletown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sbona Towers Public Housing | 247 | $629 | 21 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Middletown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willowcrest Apts LIHTC | 151 | — | — |
| Old Middletown LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Liberty Commons LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Shepherd Home LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Middletown
- 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
- Hartford, CT
- New Haven, CT
- Bridgeport, CT
- Waterbury, CT
- Stamford, CT
- New Britain, CT
- Bristol, CT
- New London, CT
- Norwalk, CT
- Meriden, CT
- Danbury, CT
- East Hartford, CT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.