Hamden Housing Authority

PO Box 185095, Hamden, CT, 06518 · ~309 units under management

Call 2032489036

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Who this agency serves

Hamden Housing Authority served 268 households across 309 units (87% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $25,331, and pays an average of $667 per month toward rent.

Households served
268 of 309 units
Avg. household income
$25,331
Avg. rent paid by household
$667
Avg. household size
2.2 people
Households with children
36%
Head of household 62+
31%
Head of household with a disability
42%
Avg. wait to move in
3 months

Unit mix: 26% 1-bedroom, 41% 2-bedroom, 32% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Hamden, CT

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Hamden Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.