Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Norwich, CT
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Norwich with roughly 1,291 assisted units — including 9 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $432 to $529 per month. Median reported wait: about 35 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Norwich
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Norwich
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Knoll Public Housing | 176 | $499 | 35 mo |
| Hamilton Park PB Section 8 | 120 | $488 | — |
| Summitwoods LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Lofts at Ponemah Mills LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Hedgewood Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Mohegan Commons PB Section 8 | 88 | $434 | — |
| The Wauregan LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Village Court PB Section 8 | 75 | $450 | — |
| Wauregan Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Artspace Norwich LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Chase Manor Ii PB Section 8 | 53 | $432 | — |
| Ahepa 110 - Bldg 1 PB Section 8 | 50 | $450 | — |
| Chase Manor I PB Section 8 | 50 | $440 | — |
| Ahepa 110-iii Apartments §202 Senior | 46 | $498 | — |
| Ahepa 110-2 §202 Senior | 42 | $529 | — |
| Hillside Apts Phase Ii PB Section 8 | 26 | $471 | — |
| Summitwoods Ii LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Reliance Apartments PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Norwich (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Park PB Section 8 | 120 | $488 | — |
| Mohegan Commons PB Section 8 | 88 | $434 | — |
| Village Court PB Section 8 | 75 | $450 | — |
| Wauregan Hotel LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Chase Manor Ii PB Section 8 | 53 | $432 | — |
| Ahepa 110 - Bldg 1 PB Section 8 | 50 | $450 | — |
| Chase Manor I PB Section 8 | 50 | $440 | — |
| Hillside Apts Phase Ii PB Section 8 | 26 | $471 | — |
| Reliance Apartments PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Norwich
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Knoll Public Housing | 176 | $499 | 35 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Norwich
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summitwoods LIHTC | 119 | — | — |
| Lofts at Ponemah Mills LIHTC | 116 | — | — |
| Hedgewood Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| The Wauregan LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Artspace Norwich LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Summitwoods Ii LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Norwich
- 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
- Colchester, CT
- Groton, CT
- New London, CT
- Niantic, CT
- Pawcatuck, CT
- Waterford, CT
- Hartford, CT
- New Haven, CT
- Bridgeport, CT
- Waterbury, CT
- Stamford, CT
- New Britain, CT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.