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Waterbury Housing Authority

2 Lakewood Rd, Waterbury, CT, 06704 · ~3,587 units under management

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Who this agency serves

Waterbury Housing Authority served 2,847 households across 3,623 units (79% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.4 people, an average annual income of $18,838, and pays an average of $461 per month toward rent.

Households served
2,847 of 3,623 units
Avg. household income
$18,838
Avg. rent paid by household
$461
Avg. household size
2.4 people
Households with children
44%
Head of household 62+
28%
Head of household with a disability
35%
Avg. wait to move in
24 months

Unit mix: 25% 1-bedroom, 32% 2-bedroom, 42% 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 5 developments with an average score of 94 (High Performer).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Franklin D. Roosevelt ApartmentsWaterbury99 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
William Kelly ApartmentsWaterbury99 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
BERKELEY HEIGHTSWaterbury92 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2025
AUSTIN RD & S END TURNKYWaterbury90 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2025
TRUMAN APTSWaterbury88 StandardNSPIRESep 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 Waterbury Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

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