How many low income apartments are in Seymour, CT?

HUD administrative data tracks 3 subsidized properties in Seymour with approximately 176 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Seymour?

Tenant-paid rents in Seymour's assisted buildings typically range from about $446 to $509 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 Seymour?

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 Seymour, CT

There are 3 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Seymour with roughly 176 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $446 to $509 per month. Median reported wait: about 24 months.

assisted properties

176

subsidized units

$478

typical rent

24 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Seymour

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Seymour

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Rev Albert A. Callahan Public Housing	80	$509	24 mo
Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—
Norman Ray House Public Housing	40	$446	24 mo

Section 8 apartments in Seymour (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
Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living LIHTCPB Section 8	56	—	—

Public housing developments in Seymour

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
Rev Albert A. Callahan Public Housing	80	$509	24 mo
Norman Ray House Public Housing	40	$446	24 mo

How to apply for subsidized housing in Seymour

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.