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
126
Cities
Cities in Connecticut
Hartford106 properties · 6,539 unitsNew Haven87 properties · 6,593 unitsWaterbury56 properties · 4,349 unitsBridgeport49 properties · 2,749 unitsStamford42 properties · 2,613 unitsNew Britain25 properties · 1,526 unitsNorwalk19 properties · 1,027 unitsMeriden18 properties · 1,112 unitsNorwich17 properties · 1,210 unitsMiddletown16 properties · 1,436 unitsDanbury15 properties · 867 unitsBristol12 properties · 1,291 unitsWillimantic9 properties · 893 unitsEast Hartford9 properties · 872 unitsManchester8 properties · 1,065 unitsNew London7 properties · 1,008 unitsWethersfield7 properties · 421 unitsVernon7 properties · 573 unitsTorrington7 properties · 458 unitsBloomfield7 properties · 523 unitsBerlin6 properties · 494 unitsHamden6 properties · 522 unitsNew Canaan6 properties · 260 unitsNewington6 properties · 389 unitsSouthington5 properties · 551 unitsColchester5 properties · 253 unitsFairfield5 properties · 196 unitsUnionville5 properties · 179 unitsFarmington5 properties · 263 unitsGlastonbury5 properties · 240 unitsWest Hartford5 properties · 347 unitsWestport5 properties · 229 unitsGreenwich5 properties · 116 unitsGroton5 properties · 700 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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