Bridgeport Housing Authority, 150 Highland Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604, US

Funded through the state Department of Economic and Community Development, the Robert E. Hutt Congregate Housing is an apartment building that offers housing for individuals 62 years of age or older. There are 36 efficiencies, which are combined bedrooms and living rooms, inside the state-funded building spread across three floors. Of that total 36, four are designated for handicapped living. The facility is, however, and independent living housing complex, and is protected by a guard 24 hours a day. Tenants pay for their housing rates according to income limits and are supplied with a stove, refrigerator and utilities, which are fully paid for. They are also provided with light housekeeping and a resident service coordinator who provides a monthly newsletter. Luncheons and bus services are also provided at times through the coordinator. The first floor of the building has a dining room, which provides a hot meal every day. No pets are allowed. The building is one of five complexes in Naugatuck that is administered by the Naugatuck Housing Authroity. The public housing manager is Barbara Breen and the agency can be reached via e-mail at kevin.nha@gmail.com.