Fireside Apts. Ext 2 — Income-Restricted Housing in Bridgeport, CT 06610
725 Palisade Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610
272 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport
- Residents waited about 29 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Housing authority: (203) 337-8900Directions
How to apply
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport. They run this development and take applications.
- Call the housing authority at (203) 337-8900.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Bedrooms (estimated)
- 272 1 bedroom
- Average tenant rent
- $415/mo
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Rents and income limits in 06610
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,260/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $90,400/yr
- Renters in 06610 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 63%
Income limits (2026)
Bridgeport town, CT area · median family income $156,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,550 | $49,200 | $78,750 |
| 2 | $33,800 | $56,250 | $90,000 |
| 3 | $38,000 | $63,300 | $101,250 |
| 4 | $42,200 | $70,300 | $112,500 |
| 5 | $45,600 | $75,950 | $121,500 |
| 6 | $49,000 | $81,550 | $130,500 |
| 7 | $52,350 | $87,200 | $139,500 |
| 8 | $55,750 | $92,800 | $148,500 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 06610 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,560 | $1,671 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,890 | $2,071 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,260 | $2,399 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,740 | $2,878 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,240 | $3,573 |
Wider area = Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,260 (06608) to $3,290 (06611).
Census figures for 06610 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,333. Median household income $51,634. 51% of homes are rented. 63% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 32% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 06610's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 06610Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Fireside Apts. Ext 2?
Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Bridgeport, which runs Fireside Apts. Ext 2. Call (203) 337-8900. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.
Is Fireside Apts. Ext 2 Section 8 housing?
Fireside Apts. Ext 2 is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.
How many units are at Fireside Apts. Ext 2?
Public records list 272 units at Fireside Apts. Ext 2 in Bridgeport, CT 06610. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Fireside Apts. Ext 2?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 06610 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Fireside Apts. Ext 2?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Fireside Apts. Ext 2 in Bridgeport, CT 06610. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Bridgeport, CT 06610?
Most income-restricted buildings in Bridgeport, CT 06610 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $49,200, and $70,300 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($78,750 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Bridgeport, CT 06610?
For many programs in Bridgeport, CT 06610, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $49,200 a year for 1 person and $70,300 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $78,750 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Bridgeport, CT 06610?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Bridgeport, CT 06610, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Bridgeport, CT 06610 is $2,260 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Fireside Apts. Ext 2 take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Fireside Apts. Ext 2 has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Bridgeport, CT 06610 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Fireside Apts. Ext 2.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.