Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Newington, CT
There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Newington with roughly 392 assisted units — including 5 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 $502 to $536 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Newington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Newington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griswold Hills of Newington LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Market Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Market Square PB Section 8 | 75 | $502 | — |
| Victory Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Meadow View LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 32 | $536 | — |
| Newington Group Home PB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
| Cedar Pointe §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Newington (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Market Square PB Section 8 | 75 | $502 | — |
| Victory Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Meadow View LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 32 | $536 | — |
| Newington Group Home PB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Newington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griswold Hills of Newington LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Newington
- 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
- New Britain, CT
- Simsbury, CT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.