Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Connecticut
Connecticut has 410 income-based rental properties with 32,121 total units tracked on Lease Lantern, with the largest concentrations in Hartford, New Haven, and Waterbury. Of the 387 properties with inspection scores, 278 rated excellent and 93 rated good, reflecting a strong overall quality picture across the state. Renters have options in cities and smaller communities alike, making it worth searching beyond the largest metros.
762
Properties
50,695
Total units
177
Cities
Cities in Connecticut
Hartford60 properties · 2,464 unitsHartford46 properties · 4,075 unitsNew Haven44 properties · 3,798 unitsNew Haven43 properties · 2,795 unitsWaterbury30 properties · 1,015 unitsBridgeport30 properties · 959 unitsWaterbury26 properties · 3,334 unitsStamford23 properties · 1,677 unitsBridgeport19 properties · 1,790 unitsStamford19 properties · 936 unitsNew Britain14 properties · 1,036 unitsMiddletown12 properties · 1,117 unitsMeriden11 properties · 927 unitsNew Britain11 properties · 490 unitsNorwalk10 properties · 641 unitsDanbury10 properties · 671 unitsNorwich10 properties · 650 unitsNorwalk9 properties · 386 unitsBristol8 properties · 613 unitsNorwich7 properties · 560 unitsEast Hartford7 properties · 822 unitsMeriden7 properties · 185 unitsWethersfield6 properties · 418 unitsWillimantic5 properties · 697 unitsBloomfield5 properties · 437 unitsColchester5 properties · 253 unitsDanbury5 properties · 196 unitsFarmington5 properties · 263 unitsFairfield5 properties · 196 unitsNew London5 properties · 588 unitsBerlin5 properties · 454 units
Cities with the Most Affordable Housing
The cities below have the highest concentrations of HUD-assisted and income-based rental properties in Connecticut.
- Hartford -- 46 properties
- New Haven -- 44 properties
- Waterbury -- 26 properties
- Stamford -- 23 properties
- Bridgeport -- 19 properties
- New Britain -- 14 properties
- Middletown -- 12 properties
- Meriden -- 11 properties
- Danbury -- 10 properties
- Norwalk -- 10 properties
Eligibility & how to apply
Helpful guides
How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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