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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In East Orange, NJ

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Essex County Public Housing Authority.

Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.

HUD Income Limits 2024 in East Orange, NJ.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2024Median Family Income2024 Yearly Income Limit2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Essex County, NJ$130,300Very Low Income (50%)$45,650$52,150$58,650$65,150$70,400
Extremely Low Income (30%)$27,400$31,300$35,200$39,100$42,250
Low Income (80%) $68,500$78,250$88,050$97,800$105,650

Essex County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Essex County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Essex County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.

Public Housing Eligibility

To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.

Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.

Orange Housing Authority

340 Thomas Boulevard
Orange, NJ - 07050
Essex County
Website: http://haconj.org/
Phone Number: (973) 675-1250
Fax Number: (973) 675-6843

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HUD Housing Low Income Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties In East Orange, NJ

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in East Orange, NJ. LIHTC apartment rents are not based on the tenants income. Income credit set aside brackets are selected during the apartment credit applications are used to determine the apartment rents.

The rents are based upon the Area Medium Income (AMI) and tenant based utility allowances. At least 20% of these apartments (listed below), must provide these low rates for low-income tenants.

HUD housing LIHTC Eligibility Requirements

Income: Households must earn below a certain income level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 60% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for LIHTC housing.
Citizenship or residency status: Households must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.
Need for housing assistance: Households must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that they must be unable to afford housing on their own.

In addition to the above requirements, some LIHTC properties may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for LIHTC housing, you can contact your local housing authority (listed above) or search for LIHTC properties (listed below).

LIHTC Maximum Rents

The maximum allowable rents are equal to 30% of the Area Medium Income (AMI), less the utility allowances.

HUD Fair Market Rents for East Orange, NJ Essex County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1379Estimated $413.70 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1590Estimated $477.00 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1916Estimated $574.80 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$2424Estimated $727.20 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In East Orange, NJ

Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.

Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.

East Orange Senior Supportive Housing

160 Halsted Street
East Orange, NJ - 07018
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60

Vista Village

70 Burnett Street
East Orange, NJ - 07018
Total Apartment Units: 180
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 180

106 N Walnut St

106 N Walnut St
East Orange, NJ - 07017
Total Apartment Units: 36
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 36
Years In Service Since: 1992

46 S Arlington Ave

46 S Arlington Ave
East Orange, NJ - 07018
Total Apartment Units: 13
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 13
Years In Service Since: 1993

North Oraton Homes

170 North Oraton Parkway
East Orange, NJ - 07017
Total Apartment Units: 42
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 42
1 Bedroom apartments 42
Years In Service Since: 1995

83 N Walnut St

83 N Walnut St
East Orange, NJ - 07017
Total Apartment Units: 25
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 25
1 Bedroom apartments 8
2 Bedroom apartments 9
3 Bedroom apartments 8
Years In Service Since: 1997

Arlington Grove

61 And 139 N. Arlington Ave
East Orange, NJ - 07017
Total Apartment Units: 95
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 95
Years In Service Since: 1997
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

South Munn Court Yard

22 S Munn Ave
East Orange, NJ - 07018
Total Apartment Units: 50
1 Bedroom apartments 16
2 Bedroom apartments 18
3 Bedroom apartments 16
Years In Service Since: 1999

Dr. King Plaza @ North Harrison

560 Dr.martin Luther King Blvd
East Orange, NJ - 07017
Total Apartment Units: 96
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

East Orange General Hospital Supportive Housing

80 S Munn Ave
East Orange, NJ - 07018
Total Apartment Units: 24
Years In Service Since: 2007

East Orange General Hospital Supportive Hsg.

80 S Munn Ave
East Orange, NJ - 07018
Total Apartment Units: 24
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Heritage House

50 South Munn Avenue
East Orange, NJ - 07018
Total Apartment Units: 204
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 204
Years In Service Since: 2010

Litc#1050 Heritage House Aka Fern Pres.

50 S Munn Ave
East Orange, NJ - 07018
Total Apartment Units: 204
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

North Oraton Homes #305

170 N Oraton Pkwy
East Orange, NJ - 07017
Total Apartment Units: 42
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Hampshire House

129 North Arlington Avenue
East Orange, NJ - 07018
Total Apartment Units: 115
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 115
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Mciver Homes

111 South Munn Avenue
East Orange, NJ - 07018
Total Apartment Units: 87
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 87
Years In Service Since: 2014

Carthage Doddtown Plaza

7 Long St
East Orange, NJ - 07017
Total Apartment Units: 60
Years In Service Since: 2015
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Chestnut Park Apartments

25 S Munn Ave
East Orange, NJ - 07018
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
Years In Service Since: 2015

Doddtown Plaza Apartments.

9-61 Long Street
East Orange, NJ - 07017
Total Apartment Units: 61
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 61
Years In Service Since: 2015

Prospect Park

545 Park Avenue
East Orange, NJ - 07017
Total Apartment Units: 130
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 130
Years In Service Since: 2015

The Pavillion

220 Prospect Street
East Orange, NJ - 07017
Total Apartment Units: 298
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 298
Years In Service Since: 2016


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in East Orange, NJ

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Essex County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Eligibility for HUD Housing Section 8, you must meet the following requirements:

Income: Your income must be below a certain level, which is set by the HUD and varies by location. In general, households must earn below 50% of the area median income (AMI) to be eligible for Section 8 housing.
Citizenship or residency status: You must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Need for housing assistance: You must have a demonstrated need for housing assistance. This means that you must be unable to afford housing on your own.

In addition to the above requirements, some Section 8 programs may have additional eligibility requirements, such as age restrictions or preferences for certain types of households (e.g., families with children, veterans, etc.).

To determine if you are eligible for Section 8 housing, you can contact your local Public Housing Authority (listed above). The Public Housing Authorities can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for Section 8 assistance.

Tips To Get In To Section 8 Housing:

Local Rules: Each local housing authority has different rules around Section 8. Decide where you want to live and find the housing authorities in charge of those neighborhoods.
Applying for a Voucher: Contact your local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to apply for a voucher. They can tell you if they’re currently accepting new applicants and provide application details.
Payment Standards: Section 8 doesn’t specify a fixed dollar amount for rent assistance. Instead, the PHA sets a payment standard based on local housing market rates.

Project Live Xi Independent Li

320 Tremont Ave
East Orange, NJ - 7018
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 4
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Prospect Park Apts.

545 Park Avenue
East Orange, NJ - 7017
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 130
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Park Terrace Apartments

321 E. Park Ave
East Orange, NJ - 7017
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 39
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

220 Prospect Holdings

220 Prospect St
East Orange, NJ - 7017
Total Apartment Units: 298
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Norman Towers

500 Parkway Dr
East Orange, NJ - 7017
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 405
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Heritage House

50 S Munn Avenue
East Orange, NJ - 7018
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 205
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Hampshire House

129 N Arlington Ave
East Orange, NJ - 7018
Total Apartment Units: 116
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Peter Antonellis Towers

287 S Harrison St
East Orange, NJ - 7018
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 110
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Grove House Apts

254 N Grove St
East Orange, NJ - 7018
Total Apartment Units: 33
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Bailey-holt Towers

25 S. Grove St
East Orange, NJ - 7018
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 127
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

East Orange Community Homes D

1 S Maple Ave
East Orange, NJ - 7019
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 95
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

East Orange Comm Homes A

5 Chelsea Ave
East Orange, NJ - 7018
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 46
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Doddtown Plaza

9 Long St
East Orange, NJ - 7017
Phone: 973-673-1248
Total Apartment Units: 60
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Corinthian Towers

67 South Munn Ave
East Orange, NJ - 7102
Phone: 973-643-8588
Total Apartment Units: 221
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously Insure

Coppergate House

780 Springdale Ave
East Orange, NJ - 7017
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 128
Type of Listing: Subsidized - Previously 202/81

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.

Chestnut Park Apartments

25 S Munn Ave
East Orange, NJ - 7018
Total Apartment Units: 59
Type of Listing: Insured-Subsidized

Bishop Taylor Manor

33 N Walnut St
East Orange, NJ - 7017
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 77
Type of Listing: 202/811

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program
Occupancy in Section 202 housing is open to any very low-income household comprised of at least one person who is at least 62 years old at the time of initial occupancy.
Section 811 - Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
The Section 811 program allows persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community by subsidizing rental housing

Arlington House

55-57 S. Munn Ave
East Orange, NJ - 7012
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 178
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing


About our Data

Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.

How does HUD housing work in NJ?

You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.