Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
South Central Connecticut Planning Region has a HUD fair market rent of $2,091 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,525 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $40.21 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,091
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 3% more than in Connecticut
- Typical rent
- $1,525
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 2% more than in Connecticut
- Wage needed
- $40.21
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $83,640 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 54%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 2% more than in Connecticut
Only here
Renting in South Central Connecticut 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, South Central Connecticut Planning Region has the lowest homeownership rate: 61%.
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 South Central Connecticut 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 | $1,609 | $30.94 | $64,360 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,743 | $33.52 | $69,720 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,091 | $40.21 | $83,640 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,602 | $50.04 | $104,080 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,935 | $56.44 | $117,400 |
HUD area: New Haven, 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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region, 54% 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.
54%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
91,053 households rent in South Central Connecticut Planning Region
- Spend half or more of their income 28%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 46%
Compared with the state and the country
- South Central Connecticut 54%
- Connecticut 53%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in South Central Connecticut Planning Region
HUD lists 166 properties with homes for low-income households in South Central Connecticut 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)
- 68
- HUD-assisted
- 74
- public housing
- 24
14,134 homes in all; 10,325 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Bella Vista E HUD-assisted 315 Eastern St, New Haven 06513 324 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 468-6311
- Sunset Ridge Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Mountain Ridge Ter, New Haven 312 low-income homes · 1 bd: 221 · 2 bd: 91 · In service since 1998
- The Towers, formerly Tower I-Tower East HUD-assisted 18 Tower Ln, New Haven 06519 328 homes, 243 low-income · For older adults · (203) 772-1816
- East Farm Village HUD-assisted 65 Messina Dr, East Haven 06512 240 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 468-7224
- Meadow Landing I Tax credit (LIHTC) 397 Meadowbrook Ct, West Haven 230 low-income homes · 2 bd: 188 · 3 bd: 42 · In service since 1999
- Elm Haven Rental I Tax credit (LIHTC) 69 Webster St, New Haven 236 homes, 227 low-income · Studio: 85 · 1 bd: 88 · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 22 · 4 bd: 3
- Community Towers Public housing 55 Willow St, Meriden 06450 221 homes, 219 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Meriden · Average payment: $369 a month · Average wait: 12 months · (203) 235-0157
- Harbor Towers HUD-assisted 60 Hanover St, Meriden 06451 202 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 238-0454
- Harbor Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 60 Hanover St, Meriden 201 low-income homes · 1 bd: 188 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 1997
- Residences at Ninth Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 44 Orange St, New Haven 335 homes, 196 low-income · Studio: 26 · 1 bd: 151 · 2 bd: 158
- Bella Vista CD HUD-assisted 315 Eastern St, New Haven 06513 468 homes, 187 low-income · For older adults · (203) 468-6311
- Church Street South Apts HUD-assisted 34 Cinque Grn, New Haven 06519 204 homes, 183 low-income · For families · (203) 562-2014
- Rolling Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 16 Ridge Ct W, West Haven 180 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 108 · In service since 2000
- Springhaven LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 Ridge Ct E, West Haven 180 low-income homes · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 108
- Morrissey Manor Public housing 174 Center St, West Haven 06516 160 homes, 159 low-income · Run by West Haven Housing Authority · Average payment: $523 a month · Average wait: 23 months · (203) 934-8671
- Silver Pond Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 656 Center St, Wallingford 160 homes, 150 low-income · Studio: 20 · 1 bd: 132 · 2 bd: 8
- Berger Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 135 Derby Ave, New Haven 144 low-income homes · 1 bd: 123 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Berger Apartments HUD-assisted 135 Derby Ave, New Haven 06511 144 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 776-7015
- Central YMCA Tax credit (LIHTC) 52 Howe St, New Haven 148 homes, 142 low-income · Studio: 140 · 1 bd: 8 · In service since 1994
- River Run Apartments HUD-assisted 50 Grand Ave, New Haven 06513 140 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 782-6688
- BELLA VISTA A aka VILLAGE PARK I HUD-assisted 339 Eastern St, New Haven 06513 328 homes, 131 low-income · For older adults · (203) 468-6311
- Davenport-Dunbar Residence HUD-assisted 125 Putnam Ave, Hamden 06517 344 homes, 126 low-income · For older adults · (203) 248-1445
- Woodview Apts East Haven HUD-assisted 1270 N High St, East Haven 06512 121 homes, 120 low-income · For older adults · (203) 469-7781
- Kensington Square I Tax credit (LIHTC) 392 Orchard St, New Haven 120 low-income homes · Studio: 12 · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 62 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 1996
- Kensington Square I HUD-assisted 37 Kensington St, New Haven 06511 120 low-income homes · For families · (203) 777-6612
- Saranor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 119 Platt St, Milford 120 low-income homes · 1 bd: 120 · In service since 1999
- Village Park II HUD-assisted 321 Eastern St, New Haven 06513 292 homes, 117 low-income · For older adults · (203) 468-6311
- Fairbank Apartments HUD-assisted 355 Ferry St, New Haven 06513 121 homes, 112 low-income · For older adults · (203) 777-0696
- Presidential Village HUD-assisted 200 Shelton Ave, New Haven 06511 111 low-income homes · For families · (203) 823-9193
- Island View Park Public housing 100 Viscount Dr, Milford 06460 110 low-income homes · Run by Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership · Average payment: $459 a month · Average wait: 17 months · (203) 877-3223
- Crawford Manor Public housing 90 Park St, New Haven 06511 109 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of New Haven · Average payment: $326 a month · (203) 498-8800
- Casa Otonal HUD-assisted 135 Sylvan Ave, New Haven 06519 105 homes, 104 low-income · For older adults · (203) 773-1847
- Eastview Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 145 Eastern St, New Haven 102 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 43 · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Hanover Towers HUD-assisted 70 Butler St, Meriden 06451 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 238-0454
- Hanover Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 76 Butler St, Meriden 99 low-income homes · 1 bd: 79 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 1997
- Kensington Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 392 Orchard St, New Haven 96 low-income homes · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 29 · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 1996
- Kensington Square II HUD-assisted 392 Orchard St, New Haven 06511 96 low-income homes · For families · (203) 777-6612
- ST. Anthony II Public housing 23A Chamberlain St, New Haven 06512 96 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of New Haven · Average payment: $627 a month · (203) 498-8800
- Florence Virtue Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 37 Orchard Pl, New Haven 129 homes, 95 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 43 · 4 bd: 16
- Robert T. Wolfe Apartment Public housing 49 Union Ave, New Haven 06519 93 homes, 92 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of New Haven · Average payment: $284 a month · (203) 498-8800
- Spring Heights Public housing 27A Glade St, West Haven 06516 95 homes, 91 low-income · Run by West Haven Housing Authority · Average payment: $690 a month · Average wait: 31 months · (203) 934-8671
- Westville Manor Public housing 2 Lodge St, New Haven 06515 89 homes, 88 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of New Haven · Average payment: $560 a month · (203) 498-8800
- Park Ridge II Tax credit (LIHTC) 25 Hard St, New Haven 88 low-income homes · 1 bd: 76 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Beechwood Gardens HUD-assisted 572 Whalley Ave, New Haven 06511 82 low-income homes · For families
- Quinnipiac Terrace Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 378 Front St, New Haven 81 low-income homes · 2 bd: 54 · 3 bd: 19 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Trinity New Haven Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 John Williamson Dr, New Haven 81 low-income homes · 2 bd: 55 · 3 bd: 18 · 4 bd: 8
- Residences at Ninth Square HUD-assisted 81 Orange St, New Haven 06510 335 homes, 80 low-income · For families
- Brookside Phase II Rental Tax credit (LIHTC) 120 Brookside Ave, New Haven 101 homes, 80 low-income · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 65 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
- Charles Street Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 122 Charles St, Meriden 80 low-income homes · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 39 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 1996
- Quinnipiac Terrace Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1435 Quinnipiac Ave, New Haven 79 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 26 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Trinity New Haven Housing II Tax credit (LIHTC) 381 Front St, New Haven 79 low-income homes · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 26 · 4 bd: 8
- Hamden Specialty Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 415 Mather St, Hamden 77 low-income homes · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2018 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Bradley Estates I HUD-assisted 435 Bradley Ave, Meriden 06451 74 low-income homes · For families · (203) 235-3793
- Bradley Estates Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 435 Bradley Ave, Meriden 74 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1997
- Park Ridge Tower I HUD-assisted 10 Hard St, New Haven 06515 71 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 389-6603
- Beechwood Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 600 Whalley Ave, New Haven 82 homes, 67 low-income · 2 bd: 82 · In service since 2018 · For families
- DeMaio Gardens Public housing 75 De Maio Dr, Milford 06460 65 low-income homes · Run by Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership · Average payment: $559 a month · Average wait: 18 months · (203) 877-3223
- Hill Housing Rehabilitation - Hill Housing Development Tax credit (LIHTC) 210 Davenport Ave, New Haven 65 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 1998
- Saint Martin Townhouses HUD-assisted 200 Goffe St, New Haven 06511 63 low-income homes · For families · (203) 787-4063
- River Ridge Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2364 State St, Hamden 62 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2001
- Rockview Phase I Rental Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Wilmot Rd, New Haven 77 homes, 61 low-income · 2 bd: 37 · 3 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Fair Haven Elderly HUD-assisted 25 Saltonstall Ave, New Haven 06513 61 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 777-9736
- Stevens Woods HUD-assisted 165 Clintonville Rd, North Haven 06473 60 homes, 59 low-income · For older adults · (203) 239-6229
- Quinnipiac Terrace Phase I Public housing 1 Del Rio Dr, New Haven 06513 81 homes, 58 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of New Haven · Average payment: $912 a month · (203) 498-8800
- Quinnipiac Terrace Phase II Public housing 2 John Williamson Dr, New Haven 06513 79 homes, 56 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of New Haven · Average payment: $849 a month · (203) 498-8800
- Crestwood Park I HUD-assisted 96 Stoddard Dr, Meriden 06451 100 homes, 55 low-income · For families · (203) 235-1145
- Scattered Sites - III Public housing 859 Woodward Ave, New Haven 06512 52 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of New Haven · Average payment: $883 a month · Homes at several sites · (203) 498-8800
- Parkside Apts HUD-assisted 160 Pratt St, Meriden 06450 164 homes, 51 low-income · For families · (203) 238-9825
- Brookside Phase I Public housing 2 Catherine St, New Haven 06512 101 homes, 50 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of New Haven · Average payment: $574 a month · (203) 498-8800
- Brookside Phase II Public housing New Haven 06515 101 homes, 50 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of New Haven · Average payment: $488 a month · (203) 498-8800
- The Tyler (fka East Haven High School Apartments) Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Tyler St, East Haven 70 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 67 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 2020 · For older adults, people with disabilities
- Catherine McKeen Village Public housing 73 Jepson Dr, Milford 06460 50 low-income homes · Run by Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership · Average payment: $418 a month · Average wait: 24 months · (203) 877-3223
- Ninth Square Block 236 Tax credit (LIHTC) 85 Orange St, New Haven 75 homes, 49 low-income · In service since 1993
- Oakview Sr Hsg HUD-assisted 520 Pool Rd, North Haven 06473 48 homes, 47 low-income · For older adults · (203) 234-8807
- WT Rowe Public housing 33 Sylvan Ave, New Haven 06519 104 homes, 46 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of New Haven · Average payment: $427 a month · (203) 498-8800
- Alan Jepson Manor Public housing 174A Harrison Ave, Milford 06460 46 homes, 44 low-income · Run by Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership · Average payment: $684 a month · Average wait: 27 months · (203) 877-3223
- BRANFORD II Elderly HUD-assisted 14 Rice Ter, Branford 06405 44 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 488-0695
- Foran Towers Public housing 264 High St, Milford 06460 43 low-income homes · Run by Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership · Average payment: $510 a month · (203) 877-3223
- Renaissance Hill HUD-assisted 15 Vernon St, New Haven 06519 43 low-income homes · For families · (203) 777-1875
- King George Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 730 George St, New Haven 59 homes, 42 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 39 · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 1998
- 122 Wilmot Road Tax credit (LIHTC) 122 Wilmot Rd, New Haven 47 homes, 42 low-income · 1 bd: 41 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Bradley Estates II HUD-assisted 435 Bradley Ave, Meriden 06451 42 low-income homes · For families · (203) 235-3793
- Bradley Estates Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 50 Nutmeg Dr, Meriden 42 low-income homes · 2 bd: 37 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 1997
- Monterey Place Rental Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 69 Webster St, New Haven 42 low-income homes · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 6 · 4 bd: 2
- Victory Gardens HUD-assisted 309 Dixwell Ave, New Haven 06511 42 homes, 41 low-income · For older adults
- Mountain Valley Place HUD-assisted 120 Valley St, New Haven 06515 41 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 389-7405
- Hill Central Phase II HUD-assisted 130 Button St, New Haven 06519 40 low-income homes · For families · (203) 562-8299
- Fair Haven Mutual Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) Wolcott ST. Murray Place, Saltonstall Ct, Saltonstall Avenue, New Haven 44 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 11 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Woods Edge Housing HUD-assisted 522 Pool Rd, North Haven 06473 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (203) 985-9029
- River Park Apts HUD-assisted 38 W River St, Milford 06460 39 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 877-9518
- Brewery Square Apartments HUD-assisted 1 Brewery Sq, New Haven 06513 104 homes, 38 low-income · For families · (203) 776-8426
- Branford I/ Branford Elderly HUD-assisted 21 Rice Ter, Branford 06405 38 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 481-5632
- Essex Townhouses Public housing 1134 Quinnipiac Ave, New Haven 06513 35 homes, 34 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of New Haven · Average payment: $530 a month · (203) 498-8800
- Hillside Gardens HUD-assisted 122 Hall Ave, Meriden 06450 100 homes, 33 low-income · For families · (203) 237-2243
- Liberty Safe Haven Tax credit (LIHTC) 210 State St, New Haven 33 low-income homes · Studio: 33 · In service since 2004
- Silver Pond HUD-assisted 650 Center St, Wallingford 06492 160 homes, 32 low-income · For older adults · (203) 265-2147
- Hill Central Phase I HUD-assisted 145 Dewitt St, New Haven 06519 64 homes, 32 low-income · For families
- Maple Hill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 14 S Broad St, Meriden 32 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 1997
- Maple Hill Apts HUD-assisted 20 S Broad St, Meriden 06450 32 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 237-2243
- Antillean Estates HUD-assisted 206 Day St, New Haven 06511 31 low-income homes · For families · (203) 237-7400
- Rockview Phase 1 Rental Public housing 7 Holby Ct, New Haven 06515 77 homes, 30 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of New Haven · Average payment: $448 a month · (203) 498-8800
- Casa Familia Tax credit (LIHTC) 130 Sylvan Ave, New Haven 30 low-income homes · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2005
- McKenna Court HUD-assisted 1 Washington St, Wallingford 06492 30 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 269-5173
- Elm Haven Rental II-B Tax credit (LIHTC) 69 Webster St, New Haven 31 homes, 29 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 9
- Park Ridge Towers II HUD-assisted 25 Hard St, New Haven 06515 28 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 389-6603
- Sheffield Oaks Tax credit (LIHTC) 141 Sheffield Ave, New Haven 28 low-income homes · In service since 1989
- Monterey Place - Elm Haven Homes Block C Tax credit (LIHTC) 14 Foote St, New Haven 30 homes, 27 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 9 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2000
- Legion Avenue Court HUD-assisted 46 Auburn St, New Haven 06519 27 low-income homes · For families · (203) 777-1875
- Elm Haven Rental II-C Tax credit (LIHTC) 69 Webster St, New Haven 30 homes, 26 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 6 · 4 bd: 3
- Cedar Hill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1465 State St, New Haven 25 low-income homes · Studio: 25 · In service since 1997
- Sara Nor HUD-assisted 119 Platt St, Milford 06460 120 homes, 24 low-income · For older adults · (203) 877-7195
- Oakland Gardens HUD-assisted 300 Britannia St, Meriden 06450 80 homes, 23 low-income · For families · (203) 630-2640
- Scattered Sites-II Public housing 565 Central Ave, New Haven 06515 23 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of New Haven · Average payment: $516 a month · Homes at several sites · (203) 498-8800
- Ferry Mutual Housing LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 309 Poplar St, New Haven 24 homes, 22 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Robeson Elderly Housing HUD-assisted 91 Rosette St, New Haven 06519 22 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 823-9193
- Village Apts HUD-assisted 6 Evansville Ave, Meriden 06451 22 low-income homes · For families · (203) 238-1467
- Whalley Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 560 Whalley Ave, New Haven 22 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · In service since 2008
- Richard Street Cooperative Tax credit (LIHTC) 72 Wolcott St, New Haven 20 low-income homes · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 7 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 1998
- Legion Woods HUD-assisted 442 Legion Ave, New Haven 06519 20 homes, 19 low-income · For people with disabilities · (203) 773-4423
- Seabury Cooperative HUD-assisted 400 Elm St, New Haven 06511 88 homes, 18 low-income · For families · (203) 503-0422
- Family Scattered Sites Public housing 10A Housatonic Ave, Milford 06460 18 low-income homes · Run by Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership · Average payment: $1,138 a month · Average wait: 20 months · Homes at several sites · (203) 877-3223
- Saint Lukes Senior Housing HUD-assisted 120 Goffe St, New Haven 06511 18 low-income homes · For older adults · (860) 951-9411
- Union School Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 564 Thompson Ave, East Haven 18 low-income homes · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2000
- University Row Cooperative HUD-assisted 127 Henry St, New Haven 06511 18 low-income homes · For families · (860) 231-6255
- Quinnipiac Terrace Phase III Public housing 24 Peck St, New Haven 06513 33 homes, 17 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of New Haven · Average payment: $759 a month · (203) 498-8800
- Rosenthal Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 63 Kirkham St, Branford 17 low-income homes · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Val Macri Public housing 109 Frank St, New Haven 06519 17 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of New Haven · (203) 498-8800
- Guilford Interfaith MHLP Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Rocky Brook Ln, Guilford 21 homes, 15 low-income · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2000
- Highwood Gardens HUD-assisted 324 Goodrich St, Hamden 06517 16 homes, 15 low-income · For families · (203) 272-3781
- Fellowship Place HUD-assisted 992 Whalley Ave, New Haven 06515 14 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (203) 389-4406
- Howard Apts HUD-assisted 672 Howard Ave, New Haven 06519 13 low-income homes · For families · (203) 823-9193
- 130 Howe Street Apts HUD-assisted 130 Howe St, New Haven 06511 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (203) 772-3200
- Hart Residences, Inc. HUD-assisted 640 Middletown Ave, New Haven 06513 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (203) 773-1328
- Number One Norton Apts HUD-assisted 1 Norton St, New Haven 06511 12 low-income homes · For families · (860) 951-9411
- S.a.r.a.h. HUD-assisted 197 Alps Rd, Branford 06405 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (203) 458-8532
- Walter S. Brooks at Ormont Court HUD-assisted 810 Orchard St, New Haven 06511 12 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 772-1625
- Ulbrich Heights HUD-assisted 45 Tremper Dr, Wallingford 06492 122 homes, 11 low-income · (203) 269-5173
- Hamden Specialty Housing HUD-assisted 415 Mather St, Hamden 06514 66 homes, 11 low-income · (860) 951-9411
- Hubbard Woods MHLP Tax credit (LIHTC) 43 Apple Tree Ln, Guilford 13 homes, 11 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 5 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 1996
- 85 Tremont Section B HUD-assisted 85 Tremont St, Meriden 06450 11 low-income homes · (330) 230-9425
- 364 Putnam Avenue HUD-assisted 364 Putnam Ave, Hamden 06517 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (860) 563-6011
- Leeway Welton Apartments HUD-assisted 34 Welton St, New Haven 06511 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (860) 951-9411
- Margaret B. Mack Supportive Housing HUD-assisted 34 Batter Ter, New Haven 06511 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (203) 562-2264
- Sheldon Terrace Supportive HSG HUD-assisted 24 Sheldon Ter, New Haven 06511 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (860) 951-9411
- Blake Street Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 204 Blake St, New Haven 9 low-income homes · 2 bd: 3 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 1993
- Monterey Place Ib Tax credit (LIHTC) 232 Ashmun St, New Haven 9 low-income homes · In service since 2002
- Wellington at Madison HUD-assisted 131 Cottage Rd, Madison 06443 33 homes, 7 low-income · (860) 951-3423
- Sherman Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 390 Sherman Ave, New Haven 7 low-income homes · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 1995
- Whalley Avenue Housing II HUD-assisted 518 Whalley Ave, New Haven 06511 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (203) 389-2970
- 85 Tremont Section A HUD-assisted 85 Tremont St, Meriden 06450 3 low-income homes · (330) 230-9425
- Rosette Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 184 Rosette St, New Haven 3 low-income homes · In service since 1988
- Whalley Avenue Housing HUD-assisted 609 Whalley Ave, New Haven 06511 3 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (203) 389-2970
- River Run Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 50 Grand Ave, New Haven 325 homes
- Parnell Brook Tax credit (LIHTC) 67 Sackett Point Rd, North Haven 103 homes · 1 bd: 83 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Brookside Estates Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Austin St, New Haven 100 homes
- Brookside Phase II Rental Tax credit (LIHTC) 2 Bosley St, New Haven 80 homes
- William T Rowe Tax credit (LIHTC) 33 Sylvan Ave, New Haven 78 homes
- 24 Colony Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 24 Colony St, Meriden 63 homes
- Fair Haven Tax credit (LIHTC) 47 Clay St, New Haven 63 homes
- Rockview Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 6 Rock View Cir, New Haven 61 homes
- Ribicoff Cottages (9% Phase) Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Brookside Ave, New Haven 55 homes
- 122 Wilmont RD Tax credit (LIHTC) 122 Wilmot Rd, New Haven 47 homes
- Fair Haven Mutual Housing LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 257 Grand Ave, New Haven 39 homes
- Quinnipiac Terrace Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 42 Peck St, New Haven 33 homes · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2011
- Highwood Square LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 953 Dixwell Ave, Hamden 24 homes
- The Heights at West Rock HUD-assisted 34 Level St, New Haven 06515
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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 7 agencies serve in South Central Connecticut 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: $123,200. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: New Haven, CT MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,448 – $1,770
- 1 bedroom $1,569 – $1,917
- 2 bedrooms $1,882 – $2,300
- 3 bedrooms $2,342 – $2,862
- 4 bedrooms $2,642 – $3,229
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 New Haven Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 6,558 vouchers · 1,087 public housing units (203) 498-8800 Housing Authority of the City of New Haven: sdraughn@elmcitycommunities.org
- West Haven Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,567 vouchers · 250 public housing units (203) 934-8671 West Haven Housing Authority: jcounter@savinrockcommunities.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Meriden Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 921 vouchers · 219 public housing units (203) 235-0157 Housing Authority of the City of Meriden: HSFconsulting@meriden-ha.com
- Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 267 vouchers · 330 public housing units (203) 877-3223 Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership: mha.email@mhact.com
- Hamden Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 309 vouchers (203) 248-9036 Hamden Housing Authority: hhahazel@aol.com
- Wallingford Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 138 vouchers (203) 269-5173 Wallingford Housing Authority: rcanalia@wallingfordha.com
- East Haven Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 49 vouchers (203) 468-3204 East Haven Housing Authority: rcoppola@easthaven-ct.gov
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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in South Central Connecticut Planning Region. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Mutual Housing Association of South Central Ct, Inc. DBA Neighborworks New Horizons
235 Grand Ave, New Haven · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 4 more
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Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven
333 Sherman Ave, New Haven · Spanish
Also serves in other languages.
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 7 more
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Urban League of Southern Connecticut
10 Wintergreen Ave, New Haven · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in South Central Connecticut Planning Region. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$4,182
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $2,091
- Security deposit
- $2,091
- Total
- $4,182
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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,609; 1 bedroom: $1,743; 2 bedrooms: $2,091; 3 bedrooms: $2,602; 4 bedrooms: $2,935. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,091) without spending more than 30% of income takes $40.21 an hour full time, or $83,640 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in South Central Connecticut 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 South Central Connecticut 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 $1,882 and $2,300 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
How many low-income apartments are there in South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
HUD lists 166 properties with homes for low-income households in South Central Connecticut 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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, 54% of renter households are in that position; in Connecticut, 53%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).