Low Income & Subsidized Housing in New Canaan, CT
There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in New Canaan with roughly 237 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $554 to $735 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in New Canaan
Complete directory of subsidized housing in New Canaan
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan Parish PB Section 8 | 60 | $735 | — |
| Mill Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Millport Phase Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Schoolhouse Apts PB Section 8 | 40 | $554 | — |
| Millport Phase I LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Millport Phase Ii PB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| South Avenue Cottage §811 | 6 | — | — |
| Canaan Parish LIHTC | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in New Canaan (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan Parish PB Section 8 | 60 | $735 | — |
| Schoolhouse Apts PB Section 8 | 40 | $554 | — |
| Millport Phase Ii PB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in New Canaan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Millport Phase Ii LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Millport Phase I LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Canaan Parish LIHTC | — | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in New Canaan
- 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
- Bridgeport, CT
- Brookfield, CT
- Danbury, CT
- Darien, CT
- Fairfield, CT
- Greenwich, CT
- Norwalk, CT
- Shelton, CT
- Stamford, CT
- Westport, CT
- Hartford, CT
- New Haven, CT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.