Low Income & Subsidized Housing in West Haven, CT
There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West Haven with roughly 840 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $522 to $619 per month. Median reported wait: about 18 months.
Map of subsidized housing in West Haven
Complete directory of subsidized housing in West Haven
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Landing I LIHTC | 230 | — | — |
| Rolling Ridge Apts LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Springhaven Lp LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Morrissey Manor Public Housing | 159 | $522 | 21 mo |
| Spring Heights Public Housing | 91 | $619 | 15 mo |
Public housing developments in West Haven
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrissey Manor Public Housing | 159 | $522 | 21 mo |
| Spring Heights Public Housing | 91 | $619 | 15 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in West Haven
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Landing I LIHTC | 230 | — | — |
| Rolling Ridge Apts LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Springhaven Lp LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in West Haven
- 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
- Ansonia, CT
- Branford, CT
- Cheshire, CT
- East Haven, CT
- Hamden, CT
- Meriden, CT
- Milford, CT
- Naugatuck, CT
- New Haven, CT
- North Haven, CT
- Seymour, CT
- Wallingford, CT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.