Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport

150 Highland Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06604 · ~5,458 units under management

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Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport served 4,917 households across 5,458 units (90% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.3 people, an average annual income of $20,011, and pays an average of $509 per month toward rent.

Households served
4,917 of 5,458 units
Avg. household income
$20,011
Avg. rent paid by household
$509
Avg. household size
2.3 people
Households with children
40%
Head of household 62+
30%
Head of household with a disability
37%
Avg. wait to move in
22 months

Unit mix: 30% 1-bedroom, 33% 2-bedroom, 37% 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.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 14 developments with an average score of 87 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Park City - ElderlyBridgeport97 High PerformerUPCSMar 2022
716-720 Pembroke StreetBridgeport97 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
HARBOR VIEW TOWERSBridgeport96 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
Windward OneBridgeport96 High PerformerUPCSFeb 2023
Park City - SupportiveBridgeport94 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
BOSTON COMMONSBridgeport93 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2024
MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL MIXED FINANCEBridgeport91 High PerformerUPCSSep 2022
Albion StreetBridgeport87 StandardNSPIREAug 2024
FIRESIDE APTS. EXT 2Bridgeport87 StandardNSPIRENov 2024
Presidential VillageBridgeport86 StandardNSPIREMar 2024
CHARLES F. GREENE HOMESBridgeport85 StandardNSPIREMar 2024
P.T. BARNUM APTS.Bridgeport79 StandardNSPIREJun 2024
TRUMBULL GARDENS TOWNHOUSESBridgeport76 StandardNSPIREJun 2024
MASTER CONTRACT - CREATIVE CHOICEBridgeport59 TroubledNSPIRENov 2024

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Bridgeport, 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 Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport 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.