Low Income & Subsidized Housing in New Britain, CT
There are 28 subsidized and income-restricted properties in New Britain with roughly 2,194 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $334 to $663 per month. Median reported wait: about 53 months.
Map of subsidized housing in New Britain
Complete directory of subsidized housing in New Britain
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderly and Bond Street Public Housing | 455 | $359 | 38 mo |
| School Apartments, the PB Section 8 | 224 | $443 | — |
| Mount Pleasant Public Housing | 188 | $652 | — |
| Oval Grove Apartments Public Housing | 160 | $602 | 67 mo |
| St Mary's Residence LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| Burritt School Apts PB Section 8 | 110 | $335 | — |
| Nathan Hale Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $363 | — |
| Talcott Gardens PB Section 8 | 84 | $502 | — |
| Columbus Commons Phase I LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Jefferson Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Pinnacle Heights Extension LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Burritt House PB Section 8 | 65 | $334 | — |
| Corbin Heights LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Stonegate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $663 | — |
| Devcon Franklin Square Manor LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Franklin Square Manor PB Section 8 | 55 | $509 | — |
| Marian Heights §202 Senior | 42 | $481 | — |
| Ct - North PB Section 8 | 40 | $473 | — |
| Armory LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Armory Court LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Anvil Place LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Hart Gardens Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| 233 Allen Street §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Csi Residential, Inc. §811 | 9 | — | — |
| 4 Madison St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Columbus Commons LIHTC§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Courtland Arms Apartments LIHTC | — | — | — |
| School Housing LIHTC | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in New Britain (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Apartments, the PB Section 8 | 224 | $443 | — |
| Burritt School Apts PB Section 8 | 110 | $335 | — |
| Nathan Hale Apts PB Section 8 | 100 | $363 | — |
| Talcott Gardens PB Section 8 | 84 | $502 | — |
| Jefferson Heights LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Burritt House PB Section 8 | 65 | $334 | — |
| Stonegate Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | $663 | — |
| Franklin Square Manor PB Section 8 | 55 | $509 | — |
| Ct - North PB Section 8 | 40 | $473 | — |
Public housing developments in New Britain
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderly and Bond Street Public Housing | 455 | $359 | 38 mo |
| Mount Pleasant Public Housing | 188 | $652 | — |
| Oval Grove Apartments Public Housing | 160 | $602 | 67 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in New Britain
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Residence LIHTC | 156 | — | — |
| Columbus Commons Phase I LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Pinnacle Heights Extension LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Corbin Heights LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Devcon Franklin Square Manor LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Armory LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Armory Court LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Anvil Place LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Hart Gardens Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| 4 Madison St LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Columbus Commons LIHTC§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Courtland Arms Apartments LIHTC | — | — | — |
| School Housing LIHTC | — | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in New Britain
- 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
- Hartford, CT
- Manchester, 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.