Housing Authority of the Town of West Hartfor

80 Shield St, West Hartford, CT, 06110 · ~684 units under management

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Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the Town of West Hartfor served 576 households across 684 units (84% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.8 people, an average annual income of $20,825, and pays an average of $517 per month toward rent.

Households served
576 of 684 units
Avg. household income
$20,825
Avg. rent paid by household
$517
Avg. household size
1.8 people
Households with children
31%
Head of household 62+
44%
Head of household with a disability
39%
Avg. wait to move in
19 months

Unit mix: 50% 1-bedroom, 34% 2-bedroom, 16% 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 West Hartford, 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 Town of West Hartfor 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.