Canaan, CT Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in Canaan, CT

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Canaan, 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Canaan, Connecticut - Litchfield County

Studio Apartments $1,006

One Bedroom Apartments $1,160

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,484

Three Bedroom Apartments $1,819

List of Low Income Housing in or near Canaan, CT

Wangum Village - Low Income Elderly and Disabled Housing Complex - Canaan

132 Quinn Street
Canaan, CT - 06018
(860) 824-0521
Wangum Village is a Low-Income Elderly (62+) and Disabled housing complex, owned by the North Canaan Housing Authority. Rent is based on income. They have forty (40) apartments, all are on ground level. Amenities: Apartments have one (1) bedroom, a bathroom, living room and kitchenette which includes a stove and refrigerator. Apartments are cable & TV ready. Apartment is equipped with ductless heat pumps, which offer heating, cooling, a dehumidifier or a fan. Apartments h...see full details
Litchfield County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): Tenant must pay rent and utilities. Rents start at $300.00 beginning 7/1/2020
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Water is included, all other utilities the tenant is responsible for.
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Station Place - Canaan

107 Whitford Court
Canaan, CT - 6018
(860) 824-7979
Station Place is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Station Place for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Litchfield County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): 30% is correct, if you "qualify"...
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Heat and hot water.
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Beckley House - Canaan

85 S Canaan Rd
Canaan, CT - 06018
860 824-7884
Beckley House is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Beckley House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Litchfield County

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

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