Apply Now – 2025

Thank you for your interest in The Royle at Darien, located on Post Road in Darien. The Royle is an independent living facility for adults 55 years of age or older. Currently, we are ONLY accepting applications for our 1- and 2-bedroom units under the 60% income tier. Below is a 2025 chart of the minimum and maximum income limits based on household size for the 60% tier. Please note that all other waiting list tiers are currently closed. Rents do not include utilities. We are a smoke-free residential property.

If selected, you will be interviewed and required to submit a formal application (which includes a $35 fee). You will also need to agree to a criminal background check, a credit check, and a prior landlord verification.

NOTE: The preliminary application can be mailed, brought directly to the Management office, or completed directly online. Mailed applications can be sent to Mirna Acosta, Acting Property Manager, c/o Darien Housing Authority, 719 Post Rd, Darien CT 06820.

If you are selected for an apartment, you will be interviewed and will be required to file a formal application (which is more detailed and includes a $35 fee), agree to a criminal background check, agree to a credit check and agree to a prior landlord check.

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  • Household Composition: Please indicate head(s) of the household and describe the relationship of the others to the Head(s) of the household.


    For example: Mary Jones – 55 – F – N, John Jones – 16 – M – son, Sally Smith – 12 – F – daughter. You are not required to indicate any person’s age. For the head(s) of the household only, please indicate if that person is a full-time student.

  • I understand that this document is a Preliminary Application for The Royle at Darien. Furthermore, I acknowledge that if I am selected for an apartment, I will be required to submit a formal application, which will include verification of household composition, income, and assets, as well as consent to a criminal background check, credit check, and prior landlord verification. I understand that the results of these verifications may disqualify me from consideration for tenancy. Additionally, I acknowledge smoking is prohibited in any apartment or building at The Royle at Darien.

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Income Limits (as of 2025)
Based on Fairfield County Area Median Income (AMI)

Household SizeMinimum Income (60)%Maximum Income (60)%
1 Person$63,200$75,840
2 Persons$72,200$86,640
3 Persons$81,250$97,500