Housing Authority of the City of New Haven

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority of the City of New Haven served 6,494 households across 7,376 units (88% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $21,280, and pays an average of $533 per month toward rent.

Households served

6,494 of 7,376 units

Avg. household income

$21,280

Avg. rent paid by household

$533

Avg. household size

2.2 people

Households with children

38%

Head of household 62+

30%

Head of household with a disability

42%

Avg. wait to move in

11 months

Unit mix: 41% 1-bedroom, 28% 2-bedroom, 31% 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 15 developments with an average score of 69 (Standard).

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.