How many low income apartments are in Milford, CT?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Milford with approximately 513 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Milford?

Tenant-paid rents in Milford's assisted buildings typically range from about $414 to $1,239 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Milford?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Milford, CT

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Milford with roughly 513 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 6 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $414 to $1,239 per month. Median reported wait: about 23 months.

assisted properties

513

subsidized units

$827

typical rent

23 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Milford

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Milford

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Saranor Apts LIHTC	120	—	—
Island View Park Public Housing	110	$461	18 mo
Demaio Gardens Public Housing	65	$566	19 mo
Catherine Mckeen Village Public Housing	50	$423	23 mo
Alan Jepson Manor Public Housing	44	$707	26 mo
Foran Towers Public Housing	43	$529	25 mo
River Park Elderly PB Section 8	39	$480	—
Sara Nor PB Section 8	24	$414	—
Family Scattered Sites Public Housing	18	$1,239	23 mo

Section 8 apartments in Milford (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
River Park Elderly PB Section 8	39	$480	—
Sara Nor PB Section 8	24	$414	—

Public housing developments in Milford

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
Island View Park Public Housing	110	$461	18 mo
Demaio Gardens Public Housing	65	$566	19 mo
Catherine Mckeen Village Public Housing	50	$423	23 mo
Alan Jepson Manor Public Housing	44	$707	26 mo
Foran Towers Public Housing	43	$529	25 mo
Family Scattered Sites Public Housing	18	$1,239	23 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Milford

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
Saranor Apts LIHTC	120	—	—

How to apply for subsidized housing in Milford

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.