Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Western Connecticut 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 $2,110 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
- $2,110
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 42% 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
- 53%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- About the same as in Connecticut
Only here
Renting in Western 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, Western Connecticut Planning Region has the highest typical rent: $2,110.
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Of the 9 places in Connecticut, Western Connecticut Planning Region has the highest typical household income: $128,188.
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Western Connecticut Planning Region has the highest typical rent in its area: $2,110, more than any of its 6 neighboring places; next is 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 Western 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 | $1,671 | $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 Western Connecticut 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.
79,060 households rent in Western Connecticut Planning Region
- Spend half or more of their income 27%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 26%
- Spend less than 30% 47%
Compared with the state and the country
- Western Connecticut 53%
- Connecticut 53%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Western Connecticut Planning Region
HUD lists 142 properties with homes for low-income households in Western 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)
- 57
- HUD-assisted
- 60
- public housing
- 25
9,445 homes in all; 7,363 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Samuel Roodner Court Public housing 261 Ely Ave, Norwalk 06854 218 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority Of The City Of Norwalk · Average payment: $689 a month · Average wait: 31 months · (203) 838-8471
- Stamford Manor Public housing 26 W Main St, Stamford 06902 215 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Stamford · Average payment: $401 a month · Average wait: 13 months · (203) 977-1400
- Colonial Village HUD-assisted 24 Monroe St, Norwalk 06854 200 low-income homes · For families · (203) 838-8471
- Bayview Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Tresser Blvd, Stamford 200 homes, 190 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 120 · 3 bd: 32 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Danbury Commons HUD-assisted 51 1st St, Danbury 06810 188 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 743-4757
- Wooster Manor Public housing 36 W Wooster St, Danbury 06810 152 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Danbury · Average payment: $405 a month · Average wait: 40 months · (203) 744-2500
- Agnes Morley Heights Public housing 249 Milbank Ave, Greenwich 06830 150 low-income homes · Run by Greenwich Housing Authority · Average payment: $508 a month · Average wait: 49 months · (203) 869-1138
- Shippan Place HUD-assisted 521 Shippan Ave, Stamford 06902 148 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 324-0734
- DR Kennedy Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 108 SW 11th Ave, Westport 132 low-income homes · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 32 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Rha Modernization Tax credit (LIHTC) 51 Prospect Rdg, Ridgefield 132 homes, 131 low-income · 1 bd: 119 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2009 · For older adults, families
- Kingsway Apts HUD-assisted 152 Westport Ave, Norwalk 06851 123 homes, 122 low-income · For older adults · (203) 847-7027
- Friendship House Tax credit (LIHTC) 28 Perry St, Stamford 121 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Kimberly Place HUD-assisted 19 Main St, Danbury 06810 116 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 787-1919
- Kimberly Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 19 Main St, Danbury 116 low-income homes · 1 bd: 116 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
- Wilbur Peck Court Public housing 1C Wilbur Peck Ct, Greenwich 06830 110 low-income homes · Run by Greenwich Housing Authority · Average payment: $857 a month · Average wait: 35 months · (203) 869-1138
- Augustus Manor HUD-assisted 101 Main St, Stamford 06901 105 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 357-1281
- 20 West Avenue Public housing 20 West Ave, Norwalk 06854 103 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority Of The City Of Norwalk · Average payment: $389 a month · Average wait: 21 months · (203) 838-8471
- The Heights at Darien (fka Allen Oneill Homes) Tax credit (LIHTC) Elm Street, Noroton Avenue, West Avenue, Darien 106 homes, 102 low-income · 1 bd: 34 · 2 bd: 54 · 3 bd: 13 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Mapleview Tower/Stamford Elderly HUD-assisted 51 Grove St, Stamford 06901 101 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (508) 336-9257
- Irving Freese Public housing 57 Ward St, Norwalk 06851 100 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority Of The City Of Norwalk · Average payment: $413 a month · Average wait: 25 months · (203) 838-8471
- Ives Manor HUD-assisted 198 Main St, Danbury 06810 97 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 797-0301
- Southfield Village Square II Tax credit (LIHTC) 117 Southwood Dr, Stamford 110 homes, 92 low-income · 1 bd: 38 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2003 · For people with disabilities, families
- Meadow Gardens Public housing 11 Fort Point St, Norwalk 06855 92 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority Of The City Of Norwalk · Average payment: $802 a month · Average wait: 205 months · (203) 838-8471
- King Kennedy Homes Public housing 1 Emerson St, Norwalk 06855 90 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority Of The City Of Norwalk · Average payment: $642 a month · Average wait: 49 months · (203) 838-8471
- Stamford Green Apts HUD-assisted 482 W Main St, Stamford 06902 90 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 359-8811
- Clinton Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 22 Clinton Ave, Stamford 88 low-income homes · 1 bd: 88 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
- Martin Luther King Apartments HUD-assisted 40 Stillwater Ave, Stamford 06902 88 low-income homes · For families · (203) 359-2215
- Friendship House Apts HUD-assisted 28 Perry St, Stamford 06902 121 homes, 85 low-income · For families · (203) 359-2215
- Ogden House HUD-assisted 100 River Rd, Wilton 06897 85 homes, 84 low-income · For older adults · (203) 762-8035
- Southfield Village Southwood Square I Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 Southwood Dr, Stamford 136 homes, 82 low-income · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 79 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 6
- Eden Drive Public housing 148 Eden Dr, Danbury 06810 81 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Danbury · Average payment: $939 a month · Average wait: 58 months · (203) 744-2500
- Rippowam Manor HUD-assisted 11 North St, Stamford 06902 81 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 977-1400
- Laurel Gardens Public housing 13 Hoyt St, Danbury 06810 88 homes, 80 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Danbury · Average payment: $863 a month · Average wait: 10 months · (203) 744-2500
- Danbury Tower HUD-assisted 40 William St, Danbury 06810 81 homes, 80 low-income · For older adults · (203) 748-6670
- Harboursite Apts. HUD-assisted 511 Shippan Ave, Stamford 06902 77 homes, 76 low-income · For older adults · (203) 358-8011
- Bayview Towers HUD-assisted 300 Tresser Blvd, Stamford 06901 200 homes, 75 low-income · For families · (203) 964-1445
- Southwood Square Phase I HUD-assisted 14 Southwood Dr, Stamford 06902 149 homes, 75 low-income · For families · (203) 807-7710
- The Residences at Laurel Hill Tax credit (LIHTC) 40 Laurel Dr, Brookfield 72 low-income homes · 2 bd: 72 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Beaver Street Cooperative HUD-assisted 58 Ashe Pl, Danbury 06810 70 low-income homes · For families · (203) 743-9760
- Palace View Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 132 Main St, Danbury 70 low-income homes · 1 bd: 70 · In service since 1999
- Canaan Parish HUD-assisted 186 Lakeview Ave, New Canaan 06840 100 homes, 60 low-income · For families · (203) 966-1150
- Post House Apts Hope Vi Tax credit (LIHTC) 40 Clinton Ave, Stamford 60 low-income homes · 1 bd: 60 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Senior Court Public housing 9 Union Ave, Norwalk 06851 60 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority Of The City Of Norwalk · Average payment: $435 a month · (203) 838-8471
- Washington Village Phase 1 Tax credit (LIHTC) 13 + 20 Day Street, Norwalk 80 homes, 58 low-income · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 41 · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Fairfield Ridge Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Fairfield Ave, Danbury 58 low-income homes · 2 bd: 45 · 3 bd: 13 · In service since 2017 · For families
- Fair Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 80 Fair St, Norwalk 57 low-income homes · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 19 · In service since 2010 · For people with disabilities
- Fairgate Tax credit (LIHTC) 90 Fairfield Ave, Stamford 90 homes, 55 low-income · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 48 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Sasco Creek Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 1655 Post Rd E, Westport 54 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Willard Manor HUD-assisted 36 Vine Rd, Stamford 06905 54 homes, 53 low-income · For older adults · (203) 329-3929
- Norwalk Elderly Apts HUD-assisted 100 Leonard Street, Norwalk 06850 52 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 852-0263
- Southwood Square Phase II HUD-assisted 14 Southwood Dr, Stamford 06902 51 low-income homes · For families · (203) 807-7710
- Glen Ayre Apts. HUD-assisted 1 Glen Ayre Dr, New Milford 06776 51 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (860) 350-6505
- Canal Park/ Westport Elderly Hsg HUD-assisted 1 Canal St, Westport 06880 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 227-4672
- Crosby Manor Public housing 84 W Wooster St, Danbury 06810 50 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Danbury · Average payment: $440 a month · (203) 744-2500
- Marshall Commons (fka Ludlow Place) Tax credit (LIHTC) 192 Ludlow St, Stamford 50 low-income homes · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 19 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Quarry Knoll Public housing 1A Quarry Knls, Greenwich 06830 50 low-income homes · Run by Greenwich Housing Authority · Average payment: $472 a month · (203) 869-1138
- Stamford Metro Green Apts LLC Tax credit (LIHTC) 84 Henry St, Stamford 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Miss Laura Raymond Homes HUD-assisted 306 Main Ave, Norwalk 06851 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (203) 846-4500
- The Marvin Tax credit (LIHTC) 60 Gregory Blvd, Norwalk 49 low-income homes · 1 bd: 49 · In service since 1997
- Broad River Homes HUD-assisted 108 New Canaan Ave, Norwalk 06850 49 homes, 48 low-income · For older adults · (203) 846-3700
- Summer Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 992 Summer St, Stamford 48 low-income homes · Studio: 8 · 1 bd: 40 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- Trinity Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 80 Spruce St, Stamford 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 1996
- Palmers Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 26 Palmers Hill Rd, Stamford 76 homes, 46 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 50 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2015
- Southfield Village LP III Tax credit (LIHTC) 14 Southwood Dr, Stamford 56 homes, 46 low-income · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 19 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Cedar Court Senior Housing Project HUD-assisted 92 Cedar St, Norwalk 06854 45 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 939-9613
- Glenbrook Manor HUD-assisted 10 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford 06902 44 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 977-1400
- New City Hotel Tax credit (LIHTC) 40 S Main St, Norwalk 44 low-income homes · Studio: 44 · In service since 1997
- Eleanor Roosevelt Homes HUD-assisted 18 Knapp St, Stamford 06907 41 low-income homes · For older adults
- Butter Brook Hill Apts HUD-assisted 1 Hillside Ave, New Milford 06776 102 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (860) 355-0814
- Simeon Village HUD-assisted 4 Simeon Rd, Bethel 06801 101 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (203) 743-2508
- Soundview Landing Phase 1 Public housing 20 Day St, Norwalk 06854 80 homes, 40 low-income · Run by Housing Authority Of The City Of Norwalk · Average payment: $676 a month · Average wait: 1 month · Homes at several sites · (203) 838-8471
- Schoolhouse Apts. New Canaan HUD-assisted 156 South Ave, New Canaan 06840 41 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (203) 248-6809
- Augustana Homes - Danbury HUD-assisted 88 Main St, Danbury 06810 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 791-8510
- Cedar Assoc Tax credit (LIHTC) 106 W Cedar St, Norwalk 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 13
- Indian Field Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 11 Fort Hill Rd, New Milford 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2008 · For families
- Mill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 57 Millport Ave, New Canaan 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Millport Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 59 and 61 Millport Avenue, New Canaan 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2018 · For families
- Quarry Knoll II HUD-assisted 52 Quarry Knls, Greenwich 06830 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 869-1138
- Reynolds Ridge HUD-assisted 25 Reynolds Rdg, Bethel 06801 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 797-9909
- Hidden Brook Tax credit (LIHTC) 1655 Post Rd E, Westport 39 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 1999
- Harrison Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 52 Main St, Danbury 36 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2001
- Southwood Square Phase III HUD-assisted 14 Southwood Dr, Stamford 06902 56 homes, 34 low-income · For families · (203) 807-7710
- River Commons Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 School St, Norwalk 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Millport Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 33 Millport Ave, New Canaan 33 low-income homes · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Bishop Curtis/Augustana Homes - Greenwich HUD-assisted 1040 E Putnam Ave, Riverside 06878 31 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 637-8065
- Barton Commons (fka East Street Apts.) Tax credit (LIHTC) 34 East St, New Milford 38 homes, 30 low-income · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 19 · In service since 2016
- Fairfield/Mill Ridge HUD-assisted 2 Mill Ridge Rd, Danbury 06811 30 low-income homes · For families · (203) 798-6350
- ST Maurice Elderlly Tax credit (LIHTC) 235 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford 30 low-income homes · In service since 1990
- Park Square West Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Summer St, Stamford 143 homes, 29 low-income · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 64 · 3 bd: 5
- Parsonge Cottage Home for the Aged Tax credit (LIHTC) 88 Parsonage Rd, Greenwich 36 homes, 29 low-income · Studio: 32 · 1 bd: 4 · In service since 1996
- Colony Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 41 Ludlow St, Stamford 29 low-income homes · Studio: 28 · 1 bd: 1 · In service since 1997
- Soundview Landing Phase 3 Public housing Norwalk 06854 108 homes, 28 low-income · Run by Housing Authority Of The City Of Norwalk · Average payment: $613 a month · (203) 838-8471
- Laurel Hill HUD-assisted 50 Laurel Hill Rd, Brookfield 06804 63 homes, 28 low-income · (203) 546-7342
- Henry Place Apartments HUD-assisted 67 Henry St, Stamford 06902 28 low-income homes · For older adults
- Samuels Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5 Scuppo Rd, Danbury 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2009 · For families
- The Atlantic Tax credit (LIHTC) 50 Bell St, Stamford 28 low-income homes · 1 bd: 28 · In service since 1997
- Atlantic Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 660 Atlantic St, Stamford 27 low-income homes · Studio: 27 · In service since 1998
- Belltown School Elderly Housing HUD-assisted 21 Burdick St, Stamford 06905 27 low-income homes · For older adults · (203) 359-2215
- Fairfield Ridge Apts HUD-assisted 35 Fairfield Rdg, Danbury 06810 25 low-income homes · For families · (203) 744-2500
- Halpin Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 17 Halpin Ln, Ridgefield 25 low-income homes · In service since 1991
- Hill Top Homes HUD-assisted 212 Rowayton Ave, Norwalk 06853 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (860) 398-5425
- Stamford Cross Road HUD-assisted 6 Cross Rd, Stamford 06905 24 low-income homes · For older adults · (860) 347-1168
- Fairgate Apts HUD-assisted 19 Fairgate Dr, Stamford 06902 90 homes, 22 low-income · For families · (203) 977-1400
- 30 West Ave Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 24 West Ave, Norwalk 22 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1995
- Soundview Landing Phase 2 Public housing Norwalk 06854 85 homes, 21 low-income · Run by Housing Authority Of The City Of Norwalk · Average payment: $498 a month · (203) 838-8471
- Oak Knoll Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 544 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk 42 homes, 20 low-income · In service since 1989
- Millport Phase II HUD-assisted 57 Millport Ave, New Canaan 06840 40 homes, 18 low-income · For families · (203) 894-2194
- Elmcrest Terrace Supportive Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 4 Elmcrest Ter, Norwalk 18 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Pilgrim Towers Apts. HUD-assisted 25 Washington Ct, Stamford 06902 72 homes, 17 low-income · For older adults · (203) 324-2327
- Saint Pauls Flax Hill Co-Op HUD-assisted 28 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Norwalk 06854 86 homes, 16 low-income · For families · (203) 838-9813
- Taylor Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 25 Taylor St, Stamford 16 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · In service since 2007 · For older adults, families
- Ability Beyond Disability HUD-assisted 20 Farview Ave, Danbury 06810 15 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (203) 775-4700
- Stillwater Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 53 Stillwater Ave, Stamford 15 low-income homes · 2 bd: 3 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 1996
- Liberty Housing HUD-assisted 40 Liberty St, Stamford 06902 12 low-income homes · For families
- New Algiers HUD-assisted 2 Rose Park Ave, Stamford 06902 12 low-income homes · For families · (203) 481-5632
- Pathways Futures HUD-assisted 50 Brookside Dr, Greenwich 06830 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (203) 869-5656
- Post House Public housing 40 Clinton Ave, Stamford 06901 60 homes, 10 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Stamford · (203) 977-1400
- Southwood Square I Tax credit (LIHTC) 14 Southwood Dr, Stamford 13 homes, 10 low-income · 2 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 3
- Pathways Vision HUD-assisted 509 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 06830 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (203) 869-5656
- Palmer Square Public housing 15 Rockfield Dr, Stamford 06902 76 homes, 9 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Stamford · (203) 977-1400
- Godfrey, the HUD-assisted 317 Main St, Danbury 06810 9 low-income homes · For families · (203) 797-8255
- Homes with Hope HUD-assisted 655 Post Rd E, Westport 06880 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (203) 393-9401
- Fairfield Commons I HUD-assisted 20 Fairfield Ave, Stamford 06902 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (203) 672-0295
- Keystone House HUD-assisted 16 Elmcrest Ter, Norwalk 06850 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (203) 831-6206
- South Avenue Cottage HUD-assisted 162 South Ave, New Canaan 06840 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (203) 972-3915
- Stoler House HUD-assisted 186 Wolfpit Ave, Norwalk 06851 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (203) 846-9581
- Taylor Street Public housing 25 Taylor St, Stamford 06902 6 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Stamford · (203) 977-1400
- Woodward Cliffs Tax credit (LIHTC) 53 Woodward Ave, South Norwalk 6 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 4
- Park 215 Public housing 215 Stillwater Ave, Stamford 06902 78 homes, 5 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Stamford · (203) 977-1400
- Ridgefield Sunrise Cottage, Inc. HUD-assisted 5 Sunset Ln, Ridgefield 06877 6 homes, 5 low-income · For people with disabilities · (203) 438-3681
- Greenfield Public housing 38 Merrell Ave, Stamford 06902 45 homes, 4 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Stamford · Homes at several sites · (203) 977-1400
- Blind Brook Run Tax credit (LIHTC) 23 William St, Danbury 4 low-income homes · 2 bd: 1 · 3 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2003 · For families
- 3 Eighth Av Public housing 3 8th Ave, Danbury 06810 3 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Danbury · Homes at several sites · (203) 744-2500
- Scattered Sites Public housing 49 Highland Ave, Danbury 06810 3 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Danbury · Homes at several sites · (203) 744-2500
- Beckerle and Forest Ave Public housing 38 Beckerle St, Danbury 06811 2 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Danbury · Homes at several sites · (203) 744-2500
- Bayview Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) 300 Tresser Blvd, Stamford 190 homes
- Allen O Neill Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 24 Allen Oneill Dr, Darien 106 homes
- The Heights at Darien Tax credit (LIHTC) 1 Allen Oneill Dr, Darien 103 homes
- Hales Court Housing LLC Tax credit (LIHTC) Hales CT, Westport 78 homes
- Quintard Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 18 Quintard Ter, Stamford 60 homes · Studio: 11 · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
- Westwood 58 Progress Drive LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 11 Westwood Dr, Stamford 57 homes
- Palmer Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 15 Stoneridge Cir, Stamford 46 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 Western 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. 4 agencies serve in Western 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 |
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| 1 person | $32,950 | $54,900 | $82,000 |
| 2 people | $37,650 | $62,750 | $93,700 |
| 3 people | $42,350 | $70,600 | $105,400 |
| 4 people | $47,050 | $78,400 | $117,100 |
| 5 people | $50,850 | $84,700 | $126,500 |
| 6 people | $54,600 | $90,950 | $135,850 |
| 7 people | $58,350 | $97,250 | $145,250 |
| 8 people | $62,150 | $103,500 | $154,600 |
Area median income: $156,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA. Where a single figure is needed, we use Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA, the area where most people live. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Income limits by HUD area in Western Connecticut Planning Region
HUD splits this region into 11 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%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA The area where most people live 8 towns in this areaBethel town, Brookfield town, Danbury town, New Fairfield town, Newtown town, Redding town, Ridgefield town, Sherman town | $156,800 | $47,050 | $78,400 | $117,100 |
Stamford town, CT Exception Area 1 town in this areaStamford town | $156,800 | $48,900 | $81,500 | $117,100 |
Norwalk town, CT Exception Area 1 town in this areaNorwalk town | $156,800 | $48,900 | $81,500 | $117,100 |
Greenwich town, CT Exception Area 1 town in this areaGreenwich town | $156,800 | $48,900 | $81,500 | $117,100 |
New Milford town, CT Exception Area 1 town in this areaNew Milford town | $156,800 | $41,150 | $68,550 | $109,700 |
Westport town, CT Exception Area 1 town in this areaWestport town | $156,800 | $48,900 | $81,500 | $117,100 |
Darien town, CT Exception Area 1 town in this areaDarien town | $156,800 | $48,900 | $81,500 | $117,100 |
New Canaan town, CT Exception Area 1 town in this areaNew Canaan town | $156,800 | $48,900 | $81,500 | $117,100 |
Wilton town, CT Exception Area 1 town in this areaWilton town | $156,800 | $48,900 | $81,500 | $117,100 |
Weston town, CT Exception Area 1 town in this areaWeston town | $156,800 | $48,900 | $81,500 | $117,100 |
Bridgewater town, CT Exception Area 1 town in this areaBridgewater town | $156,800 | $41,150 | $68,550 | $109,700 |
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 Stamford Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,759 vouchers · 480 public housing units (203) 977-1400 Housing Authority of the City of Stamford: NCoard@charteroakcommunities.org
- Housing Authority Of The City Of Norwalk Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,129 vouchers · 936 public housing units (203) 838-8471 Housing Authority Of The City Of Norwalk: abovilsky@norwalkha.org
- Housing Authority of the City of Danbury Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 914 vouchers · 371 public housing units (203) 744-2500 Housing Authority of the City of Danbury: dmarra@hacdct.org
- Greenwich Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 420 vouchers · 310 public housing units (203) 869-1138 Greenwich Housing Authority: ajohnson@greenwichhousing.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.
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- 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 Western Connecticut Planning Region
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Western Connecticut Planning Region. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Housing Development Fund, Inc
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Also serves in Portuguese.
- Pre-purchase counseling
- Homebuyer education workshops
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Western Connecticut Planning Region. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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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
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What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Western Connecticut 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 Western Connecticut 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 Western 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 $68,550–$81,500 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 Western 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 $2,159 and $2,639 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
How many low-income apartments are there in Western Connecticut Planning Region?
HUD lists 142 properties with homes for low-income households in Western 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 Western Connecticut Planning Region?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Western Connecticut Planning Region, 53% of renter households are in that position; in Connecticut, 53%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).