New Haven Housing Authority

360 Orange Street, New Haven, CT, 06510
(203) 498-8800



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About New Haven Housing Authority

Housing Authority of New Haven's (HANH) Elm City Communities works for the community to make the city of New Haven a better choice for living. It is our goal to build better neighborhoods, create more options for desirable housing for families from multiple income levels, and accommodate those who may need extra assistance. It is the mission of Elm City Communities to provide, now and in the future, affordable communities of choice and opportunities for greater self-sufficiency for city residents. We provide safe, decent, affordable housing choices and foster healthy communities within our developments, where residents are supported and encouraged in their efforts to reach their goals.

Elm City Communities. A Place to Live. A Community for Living and Growing.


Mission Statement

To provide, now and in the future, affordable communities of choice and opportunities for greater self-sufficiency for residents of the City of New Haven.

Program Summary for New Haven Housing Authority

New Haven Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. New Haven Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 2,838 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. New Haven Housing Authority administered a total of 4,479 Section 8 Vouchers. New Haven Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. New Haven Housing Authority is located at 360 Orange Street, New Haven, CT, 06510 and serves the city of New Haven. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact New Haven Housing Authority at, (203) 498-8800 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of New Haven Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 43
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 4,479
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 2,838
Waiting list for the New Haven Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for New Haven County, CT

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for New Haven County, CT:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $37,900
  • $43,300
  • $48,700
  • $54,100
  • $58,450
  • $62,800
  • $67,100
  • $71,450
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $22,750
  • $26,000
  • $29,250
  • $32,450
  • $35,050
  • $37,650
  • $40,250
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $54,950
  • $62,800
  • $70,650
  • $78,500
  • $84,800
  • $91,100
  • $97,350
  • $103,650

2017 Fair Market Rents for New Haven County, CT

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for New Haven County, CT:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$986 $1046 $1295 $1620 $1897



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
West Haven Housing Authority West Haven Housing Authority West Haven CT 83 49 Open 3.05 Miles Contact
East Haven Housing Authority East Haven Housing Authority East Haven CT 46 N/A Open 3.41 Miles Contact
Hamden Housing Authority Hamden Housing Authority Hamden CT 305 N/A Open 4.9 Miles Contact
Ansonia Housing Authority Ansonia Housing Authority Ansonia CT 732 246 Open 8.62 Miles Contact
Derby Housing Authority Derby Housing Authority Derby CT 278 N/A Closed 8.94 Miles Contact
Seymour Housing Authority Seymour Housing Authority Seymour CT N/A N/A Open 9.26 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

New Haven Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
2,905
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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New Haven County Quick Facts

Population: 861,277
Persons Per Household: 2.54
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 40.2%
Homeownership Rate: 63.7%
Housing Units: 361,409
Yearly Income Per Person: $32,523
Median Household Income: $61,996