There are several types of "Affordable Housing" within Westport, listed below:

Westport Housing Authority

5 Canal St
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 227-4672

Westport's Housing Authority is responsible for the operation of public housing located within the town. It is the body through which federal and state funds are channeled to provide publicly operated low and moderate income housing for the community.  Available openings are filled from a waiting list, with need and affiliation with Westport the primary considerations.

The Housing Authority operates the following four facilities:

1. Hales Court

Hales Court consists of 50 free-standing Cod Cod style houses with 2 and 3 bedrooms.  They are available as a rental, with some subsidies.  Utilities are paid for individually. 

Hales Court is expected to undergo significant improvments, including an increase in the number of units available, beginning sometime in 2009.

2. Canal Park

Canal Park is for seniors and disabled singles and couples of any age.   It consists of studio and one-bedroom apartments, between 450-500 square feet.  Water is included in the rental fee; but no other utilities.

The Housing Authority Office is located at 5 Canal Park.

3. Hidden Brook

Hidden Brook is located at 1655 Post Road East.  It consists of 39 1, 2, and 3-bedroom homes.  It is intended for low and moderate income families who pay a fixed rent.  Utility charges are not included in the rental fee.

4. Sasco Creek Village

Sasco Creek Village, also located at 1655 Post Road East, consists of 35 mobile homes.  The majority are two bedrooms.  Tenants pay a fixed rent.  Utility charges are not included.  Most have two bathrooms and a washer-dryer hookup.

Non-Profit Agencies

Interfaith Housing Association

"The Interfaith Housing Association's (IHA) mission is to provide facilities and supportive services in a structured environment that enable homeless people in the communities we serve to achieve an independent and self-sufficient life."

Private Development

The Saugatuck
35 Bridge Street
Westport, CT 06880
Contact: Office (203) 226-1570

A thirty-six unit cooperative building, converted from an elementary school.  Independent living for adults 62 and over.

Bradley Commons

This is a 22-unit condominium development at 3 Bradley Lane.  There are four Affordable Housing and two Workforce Housing units priced in accordance with the Bradley Commons Affordability Plan and Public Offering Statement. Call Jeff Wright, RE/MAX Right Choice for details at 203-268-1118.

20 Cross Street

A ten-unit condo development with three Affordable units.
Contact:  Fairfield 2000 Homes Corp. (203) 324-9767

Affordable Accessory Apartments in private homes

Eight "Affordable Accessory Apartments" have been approved within private homes since November 2007.  These apartments have been approved in accordance with Section 11-2.4.12B of the Westport Zoning Regulations.

Apartment Size	Max. Income	Max. Rent
1-Bedroom	$51,420	$1,111
2-Bedroom	$61,704	$1,343
3-Bedroom	$71,302	$1,558

Contact the Planning and Zoning Office for addresses and additional information.