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Housing Authority of the City of Bristol

164 Jerome Ave, Bristol, CT, 06010 · ~1,297 units under management

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Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the City of Bristol served 1,240 households across 1,297 units (96% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.0 people, an average annual income of $20,219, and pays an average of $531 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,240 of 1,297 units
Avg. household income
$20,219
Avg. rent paid by household
$531
Avg. household size
2.0 people
Households with children
38%
Head of household 62+
33%
Head of household with a disability
47%
Avg. wait to move in
18 months

Unit mix: 42% 1-bedroom, 34% 2-bedroom, 24% 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 3 developments with an average score of 82 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
GAYLORD TOWERBristol92 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2024
BONNIE ACRESBristol79 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
CAMBRIDGE PARKBristol76 StandardNSPIREApr 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.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority of the City of Bristol 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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