Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Torrington, CT
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Torrington with roughly 1,213 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $409 to $551 per month. Median reported wait: about 21 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Torrington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Torrington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Towers Public Housing | 200 | $409 | 42 mo |
| Woodland Hills Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | $517 | — |
| Woodland Hills Apts LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Michael R. Koury Terrace Public Housing | 100 | $468 | 21 mo |
| Northside Terraces LIHTC | 91 | — | — |
| Torringford West PB Section 8 | 79 | $551 | — |
| Torringford West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Northside Terraces A.k.a. Graham Vi PB Section 8 | 72 | $548 | — |
| Torrington Riverfront LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Laurel Acres Public Housing | 56 | $477 | 18 mo |
| Y House LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Willow Gardens Public Housing | 39 | $529 | 21 mo |
| Thompson Heights Public Housing | 35 | $456 | 21 mo |
| 26 & 30 Maud Street LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Wisell House LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Torrington (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Hills Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | $517 | — |
| Torringford West PB Section 8 | 79 | $551 | — |
| Torringford West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 78 | — | — |
| Northside Terraces A.k.a. Graham Vi PB Section 8 | 72 | $548 | — |
| Torrington Riverfront LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Torrington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington Towers Public Housing | 200 | $409 | 42 mo |
| Michael R. Koury Terrace Public Housing | 100 | $468 | 21 mo |
| Laurel Acres Public Housing | 56 | $477 | 18 mo |
| Willow Gardens Public Housing | 39 | $529 | 21 mo |
| Thompson Heights Public Housing | 35 | $456 | 21 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Torrington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Hills Apts LIHTC | 176 | — | — |
| Northside Terraces LIHTC | 91 | — | — |
| Y House LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| 26 & 30 Maud Street LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Wisell House LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Torrington
- 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
- Canaan, CT
- New Milford, CT
- Winsted, CT
- Hartford, CT
- New Haven, CT
- Bridgeport, CT
- Waterbury, CT
- Stamford, CT
- New Britain, CT
- Bristol, CT
- New London, CT
- Norwalk, CT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.