Oak Grove
This new affordable housing development represents a joint venture partnership between Sound Communities and Heritage Housing, Inc. of Norwalk.
Property Details
Oak Grove is a 69-unit affordable and mixed-income housing development with a 4,500-square-foot community center that features on-site property management offices, fitness center, and a Learning Center for K-5th grade students. In addition, there is six EV charging stations that are solar run and a wetlands area in the complex's walking trail.
The development is located approximately one mile west of the US-7 and I-95 interchange in Norwalk, within walking distance of numerous businesses along Connecticut Ave.
Mixed Affordability
Oak Grove offers housing at various income levels to encourage a socioeconomically diverse community.
- 18 units are restricted to 30% of Area Median Income (AMI)
- 17 units to 50% AMI
- 17 units to 60% AMI
- 17 units to 80% AMI
The project leverages 18 project-based Section 8 housing vouchers issued by the Norwalk Housing Authority. There also is 7 units set-aside for families who were formerly homeless.
Unit Mix
| 1 bedroom, 1 bath | 18 units |
| 2 bedroom, 1 bath | 24 units |
| 3 bedroom, 2 bath | 27 units |
Learning Center
The new Learning Center hosts after-school and all-day summer programs offered by the Norwalk Housing Authority to K-5th grade students living at Oak Grove at no cost.
Community Benefit
The Oak Grove project promotes equitable economic outcomes through the dual components of affordable housing and after-school programming. By adding 69 new affordable apartments to a central location in Norwalk, families with low incomes are becoming more financially stable. Further, after-school programs help improve academic success and graduation rates.
Funding Sources
- $5.8 million CT Department and Housing loan
- $1.8 million CT Department of Economic and Community Development Community Investment Fund grant
- Bankwell construction-to-permanent loan
- Richman Group equity investment
- Sound Communities Sponsor Loan
Opening Date
Oak Grove opened in October 2025. The property is managed by Westmount Management.
How to Apply
Oak Grove is currently fully leased, but to get on the waitlist and for more information visit oakgrovenorwalk.com
