Stafford, CT Low Income Housing

Stafford, CT Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Stafford, CT

How do I qualify for low income housing in Stafford, 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 Stafford, CT

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Stafford, 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 Stafford, 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 Stafford, Connecticut - Tolland 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 Stafford, CT

Shamrock West Apartments - Stafford Springs

48 West Street
Stafford Springs, CT - 06076
860-684-4405
Louis Management LLC has apartments throughout Stafford, CT. We offer USDA, subsidized housing. Our units are 1 & 2 BR. Some units include heat/hotwater. ...see full details
Tolland County
Listing Location: 2.60 miles from Stafford


Silver Meadow - Wales

1 Royce Ln
Wales, MA - 01081
413-785-1251
Silver Meadow is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Silver Meadow for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Tolland County
Listing Location: 6.17 miles from Stafford

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Winding River Village - Tolland

1127 Tolland Stage Rd
Tolland, CT - 06084
860 870-1479
Winding River Village is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Winding River Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Tolland County
Listing Location: 7.65 miles from Stafford

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Willington Woods - Willington

60 Old Farms Road
Willington, CT - 6279
(860)951-9411
Willington Woods is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Willington Woods for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Tolland County
Listing Location: 8.41 miles from Stafford

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Vernon Housing Authority - Vernon

21 Court Street
Vernon, CT - 06066
(860)871-0886
Vernon Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility requirements are set by HUD. There may be a waiting list for vouchers or rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants due to the overwhelming need for housing assistance and the long wait time for assistance for those already on the waiting lists. If you are in need of housing assistance please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about program eligibility requirements, availability of assistance or rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Tolland County
Listing Location: 11.60 miles from Stafford


Falcon Housing - Wilbraham

28 Miles Morgan Ct
Wilbraham, MA - 01095
(413) 525-4321
Falcon Housing is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Falcon Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Tolland County
Listing Location: 11.61 miles from Stafford

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Florence Mill - Rockville

121 West Main Street
Rockville, CT - 06066
(860)872-0041
Florence Mill is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Florence Mill for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Tolland County
Listing Location: 11.93 miles from Stafford

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tinkham Road - Wilbraham

802 Tinkham Rd
Wilbraham, MA - 01095
413 734-5376
Tinkham Road is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Tinkham Road for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Tolland County
Listing Location: 11.96 miles from Stafford

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Dobbs Crossing Apartments - Vernon

1178 Hartford Turnpike
Vernon, CT - 06066
(860) 570-2000
Dobbs Crossing Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Dobbs Crossing Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Tolland County
Listing Location: 12.07 miles from Stafford

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Heritage Green - Fiskdale

100 Heritage Green Dr
Fiskdale, MA - 01518
508-347-2200
Heritage Green is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Heritage Green for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Tolland County
Listing Location: 12.19 miles from Stafford

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Stafford, 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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