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Discover affordable housing in Milford where there are 8+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.
119 Platt St, Milford, Connecticut 06460
38 W River St, Milford, Connecticut 06460
75 DE Maio Dr, Milford, Connecticut 06460
174A Harrison Ave, Milford, Connecticut 06460
76 Atwater St, Milford, Connecticut 06460
73 Jepson Dr, Milford, Connecticut 06460
264 High St, Milford, Connecticut 06460
100 Viscount Dr, Milford, Connecticut 06460
How To Identify Affordable Housing in Milford, Connecticut
Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.
| Badge | Description |
|---|---|
| switch_access_shortcutShort Wait | Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists. |
| paymentSubsidized | Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent. |
| real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers | Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you |
| elderlySenior | Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older. |
| paymentIncome Based | Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income. |
| accessibilityAccessible | Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy. |
| accessible_forwardDisability | Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities. |
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The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Milford, Connecticut
$33.37/hour
(+113%) more than Connecticut minimum wage and
$26.12(+360%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
Learn More About Milford, Connecticut Affordable Housing ↓
What HUD offices serve Milford, Connecticut?
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
Milford Redevelopment and Housing Partnership
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing programs for Milford, Connecticut.
Go to the Connecticut Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Milford.
How many renters live in Milford, Connecticut?
The City of Milford has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 18.22 percent of the population living in Milford.
What is the rental market like in Milford, Connecticut?
There are an estimated housing units in the Milford area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Milford, Connecticut, there are 1.04 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Milford?
The rental vacancy rate in Milford is 4 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Milford for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Milford
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms 225 1,989 1,800 622 282 Occupied Rental Units by Size in Milford
A large number of apartments in Milford have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Milford
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,194 to $2,990. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents Studio $1,194 One BR $1,499 Two BR $1,762 Three BR $2,130 Four BR $2,990 2024 Fair Market Rents in Milford, Connecticut
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Milford?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 90 | 40 percent |
| One BR | 900 | 45 percent |
| Two BR | 216 | 12 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Milford, Connecticut
How many affordable rental units are in Milford?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Milford, Connecticut including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
| Public Housing | |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Milford, Connecticut
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Milford, Connecticut
Milford features 489 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Milford, Connecticut
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Milford.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Milford, Connecticut
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Milford landlords $1,000 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $500 towards rent in Milford.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Milford, Connecticut for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,586 and $1,938.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Affordable Housing Tip
Housing options for seniors.
Many housing programs have apartments or entire properties restricted to senior residents only, including Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly.
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