There are 424 low-income apartments in Bristol that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Bristol, Connecticut can range from $1,355 to $2,041 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,238 low-income homes in Bristol where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Bristol, 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.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Bristol Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Homeownership Voucher; Family Self-Sufficiency; Moving to Work |
Bristol, Connecticut Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Bristol, Connecticut
Bristol features 1,238 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 Bristol, Connecticut
There are 424 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Bristol.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Bristol, Connecticut
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Bristol landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Bristol.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Bristol, Connecticut for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,489 and $1,819.
2024 Bristol, Connecticut Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol, Connecticut Fair Market Rent | $1,121 | $1,319 | $1,654 | $2,000 | $2,425 |
| Bristol, Connecticut Payment Standard Range | $1,009 to $1,233 | $1,187 to $1,451 | $1,489 to $1,819 | $1,800 to $2,200 | $2,183 to $2,668 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Bristol, CT Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 52 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,741 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,238 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | % |
| Average Renter Household Size | 0.00 |
| Average Household Size | 0.00 |
| Median Household Income | $0 ±$0 |
| Median Rent | $0 ±$0 |
| Total Population | 0 |
Population and Household Demographics
Bristol is a city in Hartford County, Connecticut with a population of 0. There are 0 households in the city with an average household size of 0.00 persons. % of households in Bristol are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Bristol
The median gross income for households in Bristol is $0 a year, or $0 a month. The median rent for the city is $0 a month.
Area Median Income In Bristol
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Bristol, the AMI is calculated from all households within Hartford County.
In Bristol, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $118,100
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Bristol
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Bristol
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Bristol AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$24,850 | $28,400 | $31,950 | $35,450 | $38,300 | $41,150 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Bristol AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$41,350 | $47,250 | $53,150 | $59,050 | $63,800 | $68,500 | $73,250 | $77,950 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Bristol AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$66,150 | $75,600 | $85,050 | $94,500 | $102,100 | $109,650 | $117,200 | $124,750 |
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