Manchester, CT Low Income Housing

Manchester, CT Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Manchester, CT

How do I qualify for low income housing in Manchester, CT?
To qualify for low income housing in Connecticut, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Manchester, CT

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Manchester, CT, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Manchester, CT. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Manchester, Connecticut - Hartford County

Studio Apartments $1,207
One Bedroom Apartments $1,499
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,824
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,226

List of Low Income Housing in or near Manchester, CT

Bennet Senior Housing Community - Manchester

1146 Main Street
Manchester, CT - 06040
(860) 647-1525
Bennet Senior Housing Community offers 45 low income one and two bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below. ...see full details
Hartford County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): $800
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Any utilities included
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Squire Village - Manchester

48 Spencer St
Manchester, CT - 06040
(860) 646-1280
Squire Village is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Squire Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Hartford County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Union Street Affordable Apartments

Union Street Affordable Apartments - Manchester

1-63 Jennifer Way
Manchester, CT - 06070
(860) 296-1797
Mutual Housing acquired Union Street in September 2008. This 25 unit development was constructed in 1999 on a 5.5 acre parcel of land in North Manchester. The property is convenient to Interstate 84 off exit 63, the Tolland Turnpike, the Buckland Mall and near a busline, parks, schools, and town services. The project offers a mix of 4 one-bedroom units, 15 two-bedroom units and 6 three-bedroom units contained in 13 buildings. There is a combination of flat and townhouse unit types. ...see full details
Hartford County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All utilities
heat and hot water, trash and sewer
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Oakland Heights Apartments

Oakland Heights Apartments - Manchester

360 Oakland St
Manchester, CT - 06040
(860) 649-1497
Oakland heights apartments is a 106 unit affordable housing community, elderly low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments hud (housing and urban development division). Contact Oakland Heights Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Hartford County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 500
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

March - Manchester

636 East Middle Turnpike
Manchester, CT - 06040
(203) 646-4446
March Inc. is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact March Inc. for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Hartford County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Orford Village Commons - Manchester

370 West Center Street
Manchester, CT - 06040
860-643-5310
Orford Village Commons is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Orford Village Commons for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Hartford County
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Apartment Costs (user reports): 30% of your income
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Electricty, heat and got water.
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Manchester, CT

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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