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Norwich Housing Authority- State Moderate Housing Program
There are 385 low-income apartments in Norwich that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Norwich, Connecticut can range from $775 to $1,054 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 881 low-income homes in Norwich 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 Norwich, 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 |
|---|---|
| Norwich Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
Norwich, Connecticut Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Norwich, Connecticut
Norwich features 881 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 Norwich, Connecticut
There are 385 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Norwich.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Norwich, Connecticut
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Norwich landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in Norwich.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Norwich, Connecticut for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,400 and $1,712.
2024 Norwich, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich, Connecticut Fair Market Rent | $1,055 | $1,263 | $1,556 | $2,030 | $2,625 |
| Norwich, Connecticut Payment Standard Range | $950 to $1,161 | $1,137 to $1,389 | $1,400 to $1,712 | $1,827 to $2,233 | $2,363 to $2,888 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Norwich, CT Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 25 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,659 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 881 |
| 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
Norwich is a city in New London 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 Norwich are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Norwich
The median gross income for households in Norwich is $0 a year, or $0 a month. The median rent for the city is $0 a month.
Area Median Income In Norwich
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 Norwich, the AMI is calculated from all households within New London County.
In Norwich, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $112,300
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 Norwich
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 Norwich
| 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 Norwich AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$24,100 | $27,550 | $31,000 | $34,400 | $37,200 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Norwich AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$40,150 | $45,900 | $51,650 | $57,350 | $61,950 | $66,550 | $71,150 | $75,750 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Norwich AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$64,250 | $73,400 | $82,600 | $91,750 | $99,100 | $106,450 | $113,800 | $121,150 |
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