Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has a HUD fair market rent of $1,745 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,330 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $33.56 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,745
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 14% less than in Connecticut
- Typical rent
- $1,330
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 11% less than in Connecticut
- Wage needed
- $33.56
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $69,800 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 53%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 2% more than in Connecticut
Only here
Renting in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Naugatuck Valley Planning Region has the lowest typical household income of the 9 places in Connecticut: $86,191.
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 Naugatuck Valley 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 | $1,249 | $24.02 | $49,960 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,336 | $25.69 | $53,440 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,745 | $33.56 | $69,800 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,184 | $42.00 | $87,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,599 | $49.98 | $103,960 |
HUD area: Waterbury-Shelton, 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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, 53% 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.
53%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
56,640 households rent in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
- Spend half or more of their income 28%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 25%
- Spend less than 30% 47%
Compared with the state and the country
- Naugatuck Valley 53%
- Connecticut 53%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
HUD lists 103 properties with homes for low-income households in Naugatuck Valley 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)
- 35
- HUD-assisted
- 54
- public housing
- 14
8,336 homes in all; 6,591 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Laurel Estates HUD-assisted 2 Farmcrest Dr, Waterbury 06704 277 homes, 276 low-income · For families · (203) 237-7400
- Berkeley Heights Public housing 23 Harris Cir, Waterbury 06704 254 low-income homes · Run by Waterbury Housing Authority · Average payment: $431 a month · Average wait: 63 months · (203) 596-2647
- Truman Apts Public housing 70 Lakewood Rd, Waterbury 06704 244 low-income homes · Run by Waterbury Housing Authority · Average payment: $562 a month · Average wait: 27 months · (203) 596-2647
- Country Village HUD-assisted 283 Colonial Ave, Waterbury 06704 229 low-income homes · For families · (203) 755-2693
- NSA II/Schoolhouse Apts HUD-assisted 42 Pine St, Waterbury 06710 213 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 755-2416
- Cambridge Park Public housing 196 Jerome Ave, Bristol 06010 208 homes, 202 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bristol · Average payment: $467 a month · (860) 582-6313
- Gaylord Tower Public housing 55 Gaylord St, Bristol 06010 200 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bristol · Average payment: $419 a month · Average wait: 15 months · (860) 582-6313
- Huntington Woods Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Blakeslee St, Bristol 280 homes, 196 low-income · 1 bd: 96 · 2 bd: 144 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2012 · For families
- NSA I Enterprise/Abbott Apts HUD-assisted 13 Cherry Ave, Waterbury 06702 187 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 755-2416
- Meridian Tower HUD-assisted 52 Sheila Ct, Bristol 06010 173 low-income homes · For older adults · (860) 583-0202
- Northwood Apts HUD-assisted 212 Northridge Dr, Waterbury 06708 182 homes, 161 low-income · For families · (203) 573-8844
- Austin RD & S End Turnky Public housing 10 W Clay St, Waterbury 06706 161 low-income homes · Run by Waterbury Housing Authority · Average payment: $659 a month · Average wait: 73 months · Homes at several sites · (203) 596-2647
- Plaza on the Green HUD-assisted 2 N Main St, Waterbury 06702 157 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 754-7624
- Nottingham Towers HUD-assisted 31 Nottingham Ter, Waterbury 06704 165 homes, 156 low-income · For older adults · (203) 756-7356
- Prospect Towers HUD-assisted 34 Prospect St, Waterbury 06702 151 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 753-3000
- Exchange Place Towers HUD-assisted 44 Center St, Waterbury 06702 150 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 755-1000
- Bonnie Acres Public housing 143D Vance Dr, Bristol 06010 140 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Bristol · Average payment: $425 a month · Average wait: 21 months · (860) 582-6313
- Villagewood Apartments HUD-assisted 109 Village Wood Dr, Waterbury 06705 164 homes, 132 low-income · For families · (203) 573-8307
- Southwood Apts HUD-assisted 933 Rubber Ave, Naugatuck 06770 168 homes, 124 low-income · For families · (203) 575-1680
- Josephine Towers HUD-assisted 24 Union St, Waterbury 06706 125 homes, 124 low-income · For older adults · (203) 597-0340
- Huntington Woods Apts LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Blakeslee St, Bristol 296 homes, 112 low-income · In service since 1990
- Countryside I/II aka New Countryside/Lakeside HUD-assisted 12 Wolf Hill Rd, Wolcott 06716 112 homes, 109 low-income · For older adults · (203) 879-0254
- Riverside Apartments Public housing 75 Central St, Ansonia 06401 109 homes, 108 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Ansonia · Average payment: $423 a month · Average wait: 55 months · (203) 736-8888
- Watertown Crossing Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Fulkerson Dr, Waterbury 108 low-income homes · 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 75 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 1996
- George B. Lewis II Public housing 71 Osborn Rd, Naugatuck 06770 104 low-income homes · Run by Naugatuck Housing Authority · Average payment: $652 a month · Average wait: 37 months · (203) 729-8214
- Deerfield Gardens HUD-assisted 1710 Meriden Rd, Waterbury 06705 266 homes, 94 low-income · For families · (203) 756-6951
- Wesley Heights HUD-assisted 580 Long Hill Ave, Shelton 06484 202 homes, 92 low-income · For older adults · (203) 925-0614
- Delorenzo Towers HUD-assisted 284 N Main St, Bristol 06010 90 low-income homes · For older adults · (860) 584-5078
- Zbikowski Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Salladin Rd, Bristol 90 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 68 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Elton Hfa Tax credit (LIHTC) 30 W Main St, Waterbury 91 homes, 81 low-income · Studio: 83 · 1 bd: 8 · In service since 1995
- Rev Albert A. Callahan Public housing 32 Smith St, Seymour 06483 80 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the Town of Seymour · Average payment: $502 a month · Average wait: 17 months · (203) 888-4579
- Woodview Apartments Oakville HUD-assisted 88 Cobb St, Oakville 06779 80 low-income homes · For families · (860) 274-1789
- Eastgate Apartments HUD-assisted 2171 E Main St, Waterbury 06705 190 homes, 76 low-income · For older adults · (203) 575-1680
- Woodside Heights HUD-assisted 500 Woodside Ave, Middlebury 06762 71 homes, 70 low-income · For older adults · (203) 758-2936
- Inner City Homes HUD-assisted 169 N Elm St, Waterbury 06702 75 homes, 69 low-income · For families · (203) 573-9039
- Austin Heights HUD-assisted 270 Austin Rd, Waterbury 06705 104 homes, 63 low-income · For families · (203) 596-9404
- Frost Homestead Tax credit (LIHTC) 16 Mortimer St, Waterbury 63 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 27 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living Tax credit (LIHTC) 26 Smith St, Seymour 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 56 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Cheshire Elderly Village HUD-assisted 135 E Mitchell Ave, Cheshire 06410 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 272-3781
- Cheshire Hillside Village II HUD-assisted 233 E Mitchell Ave, Cheshire 06410 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 272-3781
- Georgian Manor III HUD-assisted 510 Stafford Ave, Bristol 06010 49 low-income homes · For older adults · (860) 583-1100
- Georgian Manor Phase II HUD-assisted 490 Stafford Ave, Bristol 06010 49 low-income homes · For older adults · (860) 583-1100
- Beachport Apartments HUD-assisted 39 Rumberg Rd, Cheshire 06410 48 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 272-7511
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Apartments Public housing 27 Kearney Dr, Waterbury 06704 48 low-income homes · Run by Waterbury Housing Authority · Average payment: $350 a month · Average wait: 42 months · (203) 596-2647
- Sunset Gardens HUD-assisted 75 Midfield Dr, Waterbury 06705 231 homes, 46 low-income · For families · (203) 756-6951
- Byam Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1782 Meriden Rd, Waterbury 46 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1997
- Byam Village HUD-assisted 1822 BYAM Road, Waterbury 06705 46 low-income homes · For families · (203) 756-6951
- Eastgate II HUD-assisted 84 Maybury Cir, Waterbury 06705 44 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 754-7683
- Hearth Homes HUD-assisted 5 Abbott Ter, Waterbury 06702 42 homes, 41 low-income · For older adults · (203) 230-4809
- Laurel Ridge HUD-assisted 40 Edgemont Ln, Wolcott 06716 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 879-4101
- Mountain Laurel Manor HUD-assisted 31 Quaker Ln, Bristol 06010 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (860) 582-6313
- Norman Ray House Public housing 133 Walnut St, Seymour 06483 40 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the Town of Seymour · Average payment: $481 a month · Average wait: 22 months · (203) 888-4579
- Chestnut Hill Apts HUD-assisted 40 Edgemont Ln, Wolcott 06716 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (203) 879-1658
- Grace House HUD-assisted 25 Abbott Ter, Waterbury 06702 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (203) 591-9177
- Ripton, the HUD-assisted 423 Howe Ave, Shelton 06484 36 homes, 35 low-income · For older adults · (203) 922-8836
- Coppermine Village Apts HUD-assisted 150 Shawn Dr, Bristol 06010 176 homes, 34 low-income · For families · (860) 583-7546
- Hallocks Landing HUD-assisted 187 Minerva St, Derby 06418 34 homes, 33 low-income · For older adults · (203) 736-4673
- Liberty Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 619 S Main St, Waterbury 33 low-income homes · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Diamond Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 150 Manhan St, Waterbury 80 homes, 32 low-income · In service since 1992
- Lewis Circle Apartments Public housing 14 Lewis Cir, Naugatuck 06770 32 low-income homes · Run by Naugatuck Housing Authority · Average payment: $542 a month · Average wait: 93 months · (203) 729-8214
- Porter Street Apts HUD-assisted 10 Porter St, Waterbury 06708 32 low-income homes · For families · (203) 372-3675
- Zbikowski Park HUD-assisted 61 Rollison Rd, Bristol 06010 32 low-income homes · For families · (860) 582-6313
- Robin Ridge Apts HUD-assisted 990 W Main St, Waterbury 06708 144 homes, 31 low-income · For older adults · (203) 753-9818
- William Kelly Apartments Public housing 125 Fairmount St, Waterbury 06706 30 low-income homes · Run by Waterbury Housing Authority · Average payment: $350 a month · (203) 596-2647
- Carroll Building Tax credit (LIHTC) 44 Willow St, Waterbury 35 homes, 28 low-income · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2016 · For families
- North Purchase HUD-assisted 11 Jackson Ln, Bethlehem 06751 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 266-5353
- Orchard Crossing HUD-assisted 80 Glenbrook Ave, Waterbury 06705 56 homes, 22 low-income · For older adults · (203) 754-3443
- Grace Meadows IV HUD-assisted 273 Roxbury Rd, Southbury 06488 22 homes, 21 low-income · For older adults · (203) 264-3228
- Willow Mutual Housing LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 203 Willow St, Waterbury 21 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2006 · For families
- 29 Cooke ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 29 Cooke St, Waterbury 20 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- Capital Apartments HUD-assisted 290 Main St, Ansonia 06401 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 777-1875
- Fieldstone Court Aka Parkwood Apts. HUD-assisted Fieldstream Drive and Greystone Road, Waterbury 06720 18 low-income homes · For families · (860) 951-9411
- Grace Meadows III HUD-assisted 273 Roxbury Rd, Southbury 06488 18 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 264-3228
- Locust Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 128 Locust St, Waterbury 17 low-income homes · In service since 1990
- Cherry Apartments HUD-assisted 145 Cherry St, Waterbury 06702 32 homes, 16 low-income · (860) 752-4899
- North Square Gateway Terrace HUD-assisted 15 Bishop St, Waterbury 06704 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (203) 575-9799
- Spruce Bank III Apts HUD-assisted 825 Main St S, Woodbury 06798 12 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 266-4628
- Stearns Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 57 Stearns St, Bristol 12 low-income homes · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 6 · In service since 1996
- 50-60 East Clay Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 50 E Clay St, Waterbury 8 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- 51 Catherine Ave Tax credit (LIHTC) 51 Catherine Ave, Waterbury 8 low-income homes · In service since 1993
- 55 Catherine Ave Tax credit (LIHTC) 55 Catherine Ave, Waterbury 8 low-income homes · In service since 1994
- 262 Walnut ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 262 Walnut St, Waterbury 7 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- 57-61 Ludlow Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 57 Ludlow St, Waterbury 7 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- 6 Burton ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 6 Burton St, Waterbury 7 low-income homes · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 1996
- 68-72 Congress Avenue Tax credit (LIHTC) 68 Congress Ave, Waterbury 7 homes, 6 low-income · In service since 1988
- 156 Bishop ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 156 Bishop St, Waterbury 6 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 3 · 3 bd: 1 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 1995
- 66 Prospect ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 66 Prospect St, Naugatuck 6 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- 701 S Main ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 701 S Main St, Waterbury 6 low-income homes · In service since 1989
- Cherry Street Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 63 Cherry St, Waterbury 6 low-income homes · 3 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 1995
- Plymouth Group Home HUD-assisted 344 South St, Plymouth 06782 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (860) 242-2274
- Thomaston Group Home HUD-assisted 263 Valley View Rd, Thomaston 06787 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (860) 242-2274
- Watertown Group Home HUD-assisted 210 Georgetown Dr, Watertown 06795 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (860) 242-2274
- Bristol Group Homes HUD-assisted 97 Peck Ln, Bristol 06010 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- 136-138 Locust Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 136 Locust St, Waterbury 3 low-income homes · In service since 1989
- 14 Wood ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 14 Wood St, Waterbury 3 low-income homes · In service since 1992
- 296 Willow ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 296 Willow St, Waterbury 3 low-income homes · In service since 1991
- 30-32 Cooke Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 30 Cooke St, Waterbury 3 low-income homes · In service since 1989
- 61-63 Ward Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 61 Ward St, Waterbury 3 low-income homes · In service since 1989
- 11 May Street Public housing 11 May St, Ansonia 06401 2 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Ansonia · Homes at several sites · (203) 736-8888
- Country Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 134 Dorchester Ave, Waterbury 229 homes
- Warner Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 154 Warner St, Waterbury 56 homes
- Carroll Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 25 Stewart Ave, Waterbury 35 homes
- South Main - East Liberty Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6 Lydia Street Ext, Waterbury 33 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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 6 agencies serve in Naugatuck Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $26,150 | $43,600 | $69,750 |
| 2 people | $29,900 | $49,800 | $79,700 |
| 3 people | $33,650 | $56,050 | $89,650 |
| 4 people | $37,350 | $62,250 | $99,600 |
| 5 people | $40,350 | $67,250 | $107,600 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $72,250 | $115,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $77,200 | $123,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $82,200 | $131,500 |
Area median income: $114,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Waterbury-Shelton, CT MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,124 – $1,374
- 1 bedroom $1,202 – $1,470
- 2 bedrooms $1,571 – $1,920
- 3 bedrooms $1,966 – $2,402
- 4 bedrooms $2,339 – $2,859
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
- Waterbury Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 2,884 vouchers · 737 public housing units (203) 596-2647 Waterbury Housing Authority: chris.dorso@waterburyha.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Bristol Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 755 vouchers · 542 public housing units (860) 582-6313 Housing Authority of the City of Bristol: mrowe@bristolhousing.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Ansonia Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 821 vouchers · 110 public housing units (203) 736-8888 Housing Authority of the City of Ansonia: info@ansoniahousing.gov
- Naugatuck Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 253 vouchers · 136 public housing units (203) 729-8214 Naugatuck Housing Authority: cwarren@naugatuckhousing.org
- Derby Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 292 vouchers (203) 735-6652 Derby Housing Authority: kgraham@derbyhousing.com
- Housing Authority of the Town of Seymour Public housing · 120 public housing units (203) 888-4579 Housing Authority of the Town of Seymour: djkeyser@seymourhousing.org
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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Neighborhood Housing Services of Waterbury, Inc. (NEST)
193 Grand St, Waterbury · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 6 more
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Cash to move in
$3,490
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,745
- Security deposit
- $1,745
- Total
- $3,490
When you'll have it
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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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,249; 1 bedroom: $1,336; 2 bedrooms: $1,745; 3 bedrooms: $2,184; 4 bedrooms: $2,599. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,745) without spending more than 30% of income takes $33.56 an hour full time, or $69,800 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Naugatuck Valley 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 $62,250 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 Naugatuck Valley 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 $1,571 and $1,920 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
How many low-income apartments are there in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
HUD lists 103 properties with homes for low-income households in Naugatuck Valley 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 Naugatuck Valley Planning Region?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, 53% of renter households are in that position; in Connecticut, 53%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).