New Haven Housing Authority Moves to Buy 65 Units
The purchase aims to preserve local affordable housing, potentially impacting dozens of households in The Hill neighborhood.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Residential
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The Housing Authority of New Haven has voted to issue a letter of intent to purchase 65 residential units from the nonprofit NeighborWorks New Horizons. This move aims to expand the local supply of affordable housing, with the properties located across several streets in The Hill neighborhood.
Why it matters
By acquiring these units, the city agency seeks to address a state-wide shortage of affordable housing in Connecticut, where an estimated 70,000 units are needed. The purchase allows the authority to secure existing residential stock to help stabilize housing availability for local households.
The Housing Authority has set a working purchase price estimate of $3 million for the 65 residential units. The final cost will be determined following due diligence and formal property appraisals.
The players
Housing Authority of New Haven
A local agency responsible for managing affordable housing programs and increasing residential options for city residents.
NeighborWorks New Horizons
A nonprofit organization that develops and manages affordable housing properties in the region.
William Kilpatrick
The chair of the Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of New Haven.
The details
The Housing Authority of New Haven approved the purchase of properties located on Howard Avenue, Davenport Avenue, Putnam Street, Hurlburt Street, and Rosette Street. The agency is now moving into a due diligence phase, which includes assessing the physical condition of the units and evaluating existing debt. NeighborWorks New Horizons put the portfolio on the market as part of a strategic shift to focus its development efforts on other areas of the city.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: The board of directors held its annual and monthly meeting.
Money Landscape
This purchase is part of a larger effort to address the severe shortage of 70,000 affordable housing units in Connecticut. The strategy aligns with recent moves to increase the Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standard to better support local residents.
Households currently residing in the affected units should monitor communications from the housing authority regarding lease transfers or changes in property management. Those seeking affordable options in the area should continue to track adjustments to the Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standard.
The takeaway
The city is actively working to preserve its current inventory of affordable homes through this acquisition. Residents should monitor future board agendas for updates on property appraisals and the progress of the West Rock Community Center replacement project.
Further reading
For more insight into regional property trends, visit New Haven Residential.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New Haven Indy.
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