Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has a HUD fair market rent of $2,399 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,546 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $46.13 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,399
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 18% more than in Connecticut
- Typical rent
- $1,546
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 4% more than in Connecticut
- Wage needed
- $46.13
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $95,960 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 59%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 12% more than in Connecticut
Only here
Renting in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Of the 9 places in Connecticut, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has the largest share of rent-burdened renters: 59%.
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Nearby, in Northwest Hills Planning Region, the typical rent is $1,193: 23% less than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region ($1,546).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,671 | $32.13 | $66,840 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,071 | $39.83 | $82,840 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,399 | $46.13 | $95,960 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,878 | $55.35 | $115,120 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,573 | $68.71 | $142,920 |
HUD area: Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, 59% of renter households are in that position; in Connecticut, 53%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
59%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
41,546 households rent in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
- Spend half or more of their income 31%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 27%
- Spend less than 30% 41%
Compared with the state and the country
- Greater Bridgeport 59%
- Connecticut 53%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
HUD lists 78 properties with homes for low-income households in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 38
- HUD-assisted
- 24
- public housing
- 16
6,875 homes in all; 6,107 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Trumbull Gardens Townhouses Public housing 455 Trumbull Ave, Bridgeport 06606 414 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport · Average payment: $560 a month · Average wait: 12 months · (203) 337-8900
- P.T. Barnum Apts. Public housing 467 Bird St, Bridgeport 06605 360 homes, 359 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport · Average payment: $497 a month · Average wait: 15 months · (203) 337-8900
- Boston Commons Public housing 1260 Boston Ave, Bridgeport 06610 309 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport · Average payment: $687 a month · Average wait: 15 months · Homes at several sites · (203) 337-8900
- Fireside Apts. Ext 2 Public housing 725 Palisade Ave, Bridgeport 06610 272 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport · Average payment: $415 a month · Average wait: 29 months · (203) 337-8900
- Charles F. Greene Homes Public housing 508 Harral Ave, Bridgeport 06604 270 homes, 269 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport · Average payment: $413 a month · Average wait: 16 months · (203) 337-8900
- Bridgeport Towers HUD-assisted 199 Yacht St, Bridgeport 06605 252 homes, 250 low-income · For older adults · (203) 579-7697
- Harbor View Towers Public housing 376 E Washington Ave, Bridgeport 06608 240 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport · Average payment: $344 a month · Average wait: 24 months · (203) 337-8900
- Master Contract - Creative Choice Public housing 1810 Stratford Ave, Bridgeport 06607 233 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport · Average payment: $806 a month · Average wait: 17 months · (203) 337-8900
- Raymond E. Baldwin Public housing 701 Birch Dr, Stratford 06615 200 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the Town of Stratford · Average payment: $453 a month · Average wait: 19 months · (203) 375-4483
- Stratfield Apartments HUD-assisted 1241 Main St, Bridgeport 06604 191 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 366-4321
- Stratfield Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 45 Chapel St, Bridgeport 191 low-income homes · Studio: 72 · 1 bd: 119 · In service since 2000
- Augustana Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 525 Palisade Ave, Bridgeport 186 homes, 184 low-income · 1 bd: 186 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Bishop Curtis/Augustana Homes - Bridgeport HUD-assisted 525 Palisade Ave, Bridgeport 06610 186 homes, 180 low-income · For older adults · (203) 366-4333
- Tower II Apartments HUD-assisted 1491 Central Ave, Bridgeport 06610 136 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 579-1659
- Sycamore Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 285 Maplewood Ave, Bridgeport 118 low-income homes · 1 bd: 107 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
- Harrison Apts Bridgeport YMCA Tax credit (LIHTC) 651 State St, Bridgeport 102 low-income homes · Studio: 102
- Laurelwood Place Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 585 Norman St, Bridgeport 102 low-income homes · 1 bd: 102 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Hearthstone Apartments Public housing 101 Birch Dr, Stratford 06615 101 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the Town of Stratford · Average payment: $709 a month · Average wait: 99 months · (203) 375-4483
- Clifford House HUD-assisted 1450 Main St, Bridgeport 06604 101 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (203) 876-8877
- Laurelwood Place Apts. HUD-assisted 585 Norman St, Bridgeport 06605 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 579-0577
- Crescent Crossing Phase 1-A Tax credit (LIHTC) 252 Hallett St, Bridgeport 93 low-income homes · 1 bd: 32 · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Sycamore Place HUD-assisted 285 Maplewood Ave, Bridgeport 06605 118 homes, 91 low-income · For older adults · (203) 336-2812
- Grant Street Senior Apts HUD-assisted 430 Grant St, Bridgeport 06610 92 homes, 91 low-income · For older adults · (203) 384-9984
- Bridgeport Elderly Apartments HUD-assisted 2400 North Ave, Bridgeport 06604 85 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 367-2677
- Bridgeport Elderly Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2400 North Ave, Bridgeport 85 low-income homes · 1 bd: 85 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
- Seymour Hollander HUD-assisted 4190 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604 85 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 374-7868
- Barnum House HUD-assisted 140 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 06604 83 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 384-0243
- Parish Court HUD-assisted 175 Warde Ter, Fairfield 06825 100 homes, 82 low-income · For older adults · (203) 333-4912
- Washington Heights HUD-assisted 115 Washington Ave, Bridgeport 06604 120 homes, 81 low-income · For older adults · (203) 367-8171
- Renaissance Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 210 Washington Ave, Bridgeport 81 low-income homes · 1 bd: 53 · 2 bd: 28 · In service since 1992
- Augustana Homes - Jewett HUD-assisted 280 Jewett Ave, Bridgeport 06606 72 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 374-5346
- Eleanor Tax credit (LIHTC) 695 Park Ave, Bridgeport 62 low-income homes · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 35 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Sterling Market Artist Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1042 Broad St, Bridgeport 61 low-income homes · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 12
- ST Pauls Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 1475B Noble Ave, Bridgeport 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Bishop Curtis/Augustana Homes - E. Bridgeport HUD-assisted 264 Union Ave, Bridgeport 06607 48 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 335-8442
- Pine Tree Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 Pine Tree Ln, Fairfield 50 homes, 45 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Park City Residential Care Home Tax credit (LIHTC) 752 Park Ave, Bridgeport 50 homes, 40 low-income · Studio: 50 · In service since 2001
- Hall Commons HUD-assisted 55 George E Pipkins Way, Bridgeport 06608 41 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (203) 338-0615
- Sullivan-McKinney Apts HUD-assisted 224 Meadowbrook Rd, Fairfield 06824 41 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (203) 259-1991
- Huntington Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 1235 Huntington Tpke, Trumbull 40 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 33 · 2 bd: 7
- Huntington Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 80 White Plains Rd, Trumbull 40 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Yale Street Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 140 Yale St, Bridgeport 44 homes, 38 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 6 · In service since 1998
- Crescent Building Tax credit (LIHTC) 431 Washington Ave, Bridgeport 38 low-income homes · Studio: 31 · 1 bd: 7 · In service since 1997
- Park City - Elderly Public housing 695 Park Ave, Bridgeport 06604 62 homes, 35 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport · Average payment: $404 a month · Average wait: 3 months · (203) 337-8900
- Albion Street Public housing 36 Albion St, Bridgeport 06605 35 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport · Average payment: $745 a month · Average wait: 1 month · (203) 337-8900
- Washington Park Revitalization Project LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 480 E Washington Ave, Bridgeport 35 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 1999
- Fairfield Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1062 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 34 low-income homes · Studio: 31 · 1 bd: 3 · In service since 1998
- Clinton Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 75 Clinton Ave, Bridgeport 33 low-income homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Maplewood Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 434 Maplewood Ave, Bridgeport 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 1996
- Kingsway at Truman Park HUD-assisted 71 Truman St, Bridgeport 06606 30 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 913-8684
- Trefoil Court HUD-assisted 15 Pine Tree Ln, Fairfield 06825 30 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 366-6578
- 379-395 East Main Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 379 E Main St, Bridgeport 27 low-income homes · In service since 1989
- Olde School Commons Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1059 Pembroke St, Bridgeport 25 low-income homes · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Park City - Supportive Public housing 12 Garden St, Bridgeport 06605 48 homes, 24 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport · Average payment: $371 a month · (203) 337-8900
- Areyto Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 665 Arctic St, Bridgeport 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · In service since 2010
- East Main Mews Tax credit (LIHTC) 588 E Main St, Bridgeport 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Presidential Village Public housing 627 Hallett St, Bridgeport 06608 19 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport · Average payment: $951 a month · Average wait: 16 months · Homes at several sites · (203) 337-8900
- Putnam Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 1428 Main St, Bridgeport 18 low-income homes · In service since 1991
- Crescent Crossings Phase I HUD-assisted 160 Church St, Bridgeport 06608 17 low-income homes · (888) 530-5509
- Rose Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 371 E Main St, Bridgeport 17 low-income homes · In service since 1990
- 2450 Main ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 2450 Main St, Bridgeport 16 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- Bishop Curtis/Augustana Homes - Fairfield HUD-assisted 1677 Post Rd, Fairfield 06824 15 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 576-0823
- Bishop Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 20 Bishop Ave, Bridgeport 15 low-income homes · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 1996
- 99-115 William Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 99 William St, Bridgeport 14 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- Pembroke Commons HUD-assisted 1055 Pembroke St, Bridgeport 06608 19 homes, 12 low-income · (203) 290-4255
- Kennedy Center, the HUD-assisted 755 Palisade Ave, Bridgeport 06610 14 homes, 10 low-income · For people with disabilities · (203) 365-8522
- Greenfield Commons HUD-assisted 580 Villa Ave, Fairfield 06825 10 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 672-0225
- Maplewood School Mixed Finance Public housing 434 Maplewood Ave, Bridgeport 06605 32 homes, 8 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport · (203) 337-8900
- Congers House Tax credit (LIHTC) 616 Kossuth St, Bridgeport 8 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- 235 Logan Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 229 Logan St, Bridgeport 6 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- 626 Stillman ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 626 Stillman St, Bridgeport 6 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- Windward One Public housing 20 Johnson St, Bridgeport 06604 54 homes, 5 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport · (203) 337-8900
- 682 & 686 Maple Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 682 Maple St, Bridgeport 4 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- 716-720 Pembroke Street Public housing 716 Pembroke St, Bridgeport 06608 2 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport · Homes at several sites · (203) 337-8900
- Augustana Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 525 Palisade Ave, Bridgeport 325 homes
- Sycamore Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 285 Maplewood Ave, Bridgeport 117 homes
- Albion Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 36 Albion St, Bridgeport 35 homes
- Clinton Commons Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 91 Clinton Ave, Bridgeport 32 homes
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
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| 1 person | $29,550 | $49,200 | $78,750 |
| 2 people | $33,800 | $56,250 | $90,000 |
| 3 people | $38,000 | $63,300 | $101,250 |
| 4 people | $42,200 | $70,300 | $112,500 |
| 5 people | $45,600 | $75,950 | $121,500 |
| 6 people | $49,000 | $81,550 | $130,500 |
| 7 people | $52,350 | $87,200 | $139,500 |
| 8 people | $55,750 | $92,800 | $148,500 |
Area median income: $156,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Bridgeport town, CT Exception Area. Where a single figure is needed, we use Bridgeport town, CT Exception Area, the area where most people live. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Income limits by HUD area in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
HUD splits this region into 6 areas, each with its own limits. These are for 4 people; find your town in its area's list. The agency tells you which one is yours.
| HUD area | Median income | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
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Bridgeport town, CT Exception Area The area where most people live 1 town in this areaBridgeport town | $156,800 | $42,200 | $70,300 | $112,500 |
Fairfield town, CT Exception Area 1 town in this areaFairfield town | $156,800 | $42,200 | $70,300 | $112,500 |
Stratford town, CT Exception Area 1 town in this areaStratford town | $156,800 | $42,200 | $70,300 | $112,500 |
Trumbull town, CT Exception Area 1 town in this areaTrumbull town | $156,800 | $42,200 | $70,300 | $112,500 |
Monroe town, CT Exception Area 1 town in this areaMonroe town | $156,800 | $42,200 | $70,300 | $112,500 |
Easton town, CT Exception Area 1 town in this areaEaston town | $156,800 | $42,200 | $70,300 | $112,500 |
HUD income limits by area for 4 people, per year, Fiscal year 2026. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026 Source: Income Limits (HUD) Fiscal year 2026 Income Limits (HUD) (external site)
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,504 – $1,838
- 1 bedroom $1,864 – $2,278
- 2 bedrooms $2,159 – $2,639
- 3 bedrooms $2,590 – $3,166
- 4 bedrooms $3,216 – $3,930
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 3,234 vouchers · 2,348 public housing units (203) 337-8900 Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport: JBaldwin@parkcitycommunities.org
- Housing Authority of the Town of Stratford Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 285 vouchers · 301 public housing units (203) 375-4483 Housing Authority of the Town of Stratford: esulik@stratfordha.org
- Fairfield Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 175 vouchers (203) 366-6578 Fairfield Housing Authority: cmartin14@snet.net
Housing agencies in Connecticut Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Connecticut
What Connecticut law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 2 months of rent
- Conn. Gen. Stat. §47a-21(b)
- Only a court order can remove youConn. Gen. Stat. §§47a-43, 47a-46
Help
Where to get help with rent in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Building Neighborhoods Together, Inc.
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- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
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Count power on top of the rent: in Connecticut, the average home bill was $200 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
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Cash to move in
$4,798
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $2,399
- Security deposit
- $2,399
- Total
- $4,798
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,671; 1 bedroom: $2,071; 2 bedrooms: $2,399; 3 bedrooms: $2,878; 4 bedrooms: $3,573. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,399) without spending more than 30% of income takes $46.13 an hour full time, or $95,960 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $70,300 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $2,159 and $2,639 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
How many low-income apartments are there in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
HUD lists 78 properties with homes for low-income households in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, 59% of renter households are in that position; in Connecticut, 53%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).