Housing Authority of the City of Danbury
2 Mill Ridge Rd, Danbury, CT, 06811 · ~1,285 units under management
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Who this agency serves
Housing Authority of the City of Danbury served 1,141 households across 1,285 units (89% 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 $25,717, and pays an average of $681 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 1,141 of 1,285 units
- Avg. household income
- $25,717
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $681
- Avg. household size
- 2.0 people
- Households with children
- 29%
- Head of household 62+
- 40%
- Head of household with a disability
- 42%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 41 months
Unit mix: 49% 1-bedroom, 25% 2-bedroom, 26% 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 7 developments with an average score of 84 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Manor | Danbury | 96 High Performer | UPCS | Apr 2018 |
| 3 Eighth Av | Danbury | 93 High Performer | UPCS | Jun 2022 |
| SCATTERED SITES | Danbury | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| EDEN DRIVE | Danbury | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| WOOSTER MANOR | Danbury | 87 Standard | NSPIRE | Mar 2024 |
| LAUREL GARDENS | Danbury | 71 Standard | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| Beckerle and Forest Ave | Danbury | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Feb 2026 |
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 Danbury 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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