Winchester Housing Authority
80 Chestnut St, Winsted, CT, 06098 · ~106 units under management
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Who this agency serves
Winchester Housing Authority served 102 households across 106 units (96% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.0 people, an average annual income of $18,459, and pays an average of $441 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 102 of 106 units
- Avg. household income
- $18,459
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $441
- Avg. household size
- 1.0 people
- Households with children
- 0%
- Head of household 62+
- 81%
- Head of household with a disability
- 46%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 9 months
Unit mix: 100% 1-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 2 developments with an average score of 91 (High Performer).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwoods Garden | Winsted | 98 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jun 2024 |
| CHESTNUT GROVE APTS | Winsted | 84 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 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.
Income-restricted housing in Winsted, 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.
TORRINGTON RIVERFRONT
100 FRANKLIN STREET, TORRINGTON, CT, 0679045 income-restricted units of 60 total27 1BR, 27 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20224% LIHTCCompliance through ~2052BARTON COMMONS (FKA EAST STREET APTS.)
34 EAST STREET, NEW MILFORD, CT, 0677630 income-restricted units of 38 total4 studio, 15 1BR, 19 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046TORRINGFORD WEST APARTMENTS
356 TORRINGFORD WEST STREET, TORRINGTON, CT, 0679078 income-restricted units78 1BRBuilt 20139% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043INDIAN FIELD APTS
11 FT HILL RD, NEW MILFORD, CT, 0677640 income-restricted units8 1BR, 16 2BR, 16 3BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038LAUREL COMMONS LP
75 GAY ST, WINSTED, CT, 0609844 income-restricted units15 1BR, 28 2BR, 1 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034WOODLAND HILLS APTS
330 HIGHLAND AVE, TORRINGTON, CT, 06790176 income-restricted units24 1BR, 108 2BR, 44 3BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034SOUTH COMMON
22 S COMMONS, KENT, CT, 0675724 income-restricted units8 1BR, 10 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033- 42 income-restricted units42 studioBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030
NORTHSIDE TERRACES
4 TER DR, TORRINGTON, CT, 0679059 income-restricted units of 91 total12 1BR, 59 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 19964% LIHTCCompliance through ~2026WISELL HOUSE
541 MAIN ST, TORRINGTON, CT, 067903 income-restricted unitsBuilt 1993Compliance through ~2023
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 Winchester Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
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