Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.
HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits
| 2024 | Median Family Income | 2024 Yearly Income Limit | 2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Limits | Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| Fairfield County, CT | $148,800 | Very Low Income (50%) | $61,750 | $68,600 | $74,100 | $79,600 | $85,100 |
| Extremely Low Income (30%) | $37,050 | $41,150 | $44,450 | $47,750 | $51,050 | ||
| Low Income (80%) | $85,750 | $95,250 | $102,900 | $110,500 | $118,150 | ||
The Housing Authority of the City of Danbury offers a comprehensive suite of housing programs. For detailed information, visit the official website.
Managed by the Housing Authority, this program provides vouchers for private market units in the Greater Danbury area, including multiple towns within Fairfield and Litchfield Counties.
Fairfield County:
Danbury
Bethel
Brookfield
New Fairfield
Newtown
Redding
Ridgefield
Sherman
Litchfield County:
Bridgewater
New Milford
Roxbury
Washington
Woodbury
This program, in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families, offers services to families identified as in need due to inadequate housing affecting family unity.
Designed to provide housing for persons with disabilities, eligibility is determined based on Mainstream requirements.
Vouchers are available for non-elderly disabled families, facilitating rental assistance and enabling mobility from designated units if desired.
This initiative allows eligible families under the HCV program to purchase a home, with ongoing support for homeownership expenses.
Targeting homeless individuals with disabilities, this program provides housing and supportive services, focusing on stability and self-sufficiency.
The waiting list opens periodically, with announcements made through local newspapers and the website. The wait time varies based on program turnover and funding levels.
Designed to promote self-sufficiency, this program offers units across Danbury for residents transitioning from federal housing programs.
We have listed all of the housing authorities in Fairfield County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Fairfield County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.
To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.
Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.
57 Millport Avenue
New Cannan, CT - 06840
Fairfield County
Website: https://www.newcanaan.info/government/commissions/housing_authority.php
Phone Number: (203)324-2154
25 Gilbert Street
Ridgefield, CT - 06877
Fairfield County
Website: http://www.ridgefieldhousing.org
Phone Number: 203-431-9943
22 Clinton Avenue
Stamford, CT - 06901
Fairfield County
Website: http://charteroakcommunities.org
Phone Number: (203)977-1400
295 Everett Street
Stratford, CT - 06615
Fairfield County
Website: http://www.stratfordha.org
Phone Number: (203)375-4483
150 Highland Ave
Bridgeport, CT - 06604
Fairfield County
Website: http://bridgeporthousing.org/
Phone Number: (203)337-8900
| Apartment Size | HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area | LIHTC Maximum Rent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Apartments | $1781 | Estimated $534.30 - utility allowance | |
| One Bedroom Apartments | $2173 | Estimated $651.90 - utility allowance | |
| Two Bedroom Apartments | $2628 | Estimated $788.40 - utility allowance | |
| Three Bedroom Apartments | $3202 | Estimated $960.60 - utility allowance |
Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.
Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Fairfield County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.
Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.
You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.
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