Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Willimantic, CT
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Willimantic with roughly 1,160 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $452 to $691 per month. Median reported wait: about 30 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Willimantic
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Willimantic
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Heights Apts PB Section 8 | 345 | $471 | — |
| John J. Ashton Tower Public Housing | 250 | $454 | 30 mo |
| Village Heights PB Section 8 | 142 | $546 | — |
| Kingswood Apts LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Hevrin Terrace PB Section 8 | 90 | $452 | — |
| Cedarwoods LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Cedarwoods Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Artspace Windham LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Brick Row Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Kingswood PB Section 8 | 22 | $691 | — |
| Pleasant Street House PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Willimantic (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Heights Apts PB Section 8 | 345 | $471 | — |
| Village Heights PB Section 8 | 142 | $546 | — |
| Hevrin Terrace PB Section 8 | 90 | $452 | — |
| Cedarwoods Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Kingswood PB Section 8 | 22 | $691 | — |
| Pleasant Street House PB Section 8 | 5 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Willimantic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John J. Ashton Tower Public Housing | 250 | $454 | 30 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Willimantic
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Apts LIHTC | 110 | — | — |
| Cedarwoods LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Artspace Windham LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Brick Row Apts LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in Willimantic
- 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
- Brooklyn, CT
- Danielson, CT
- Dayville, 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.