Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In Rahway, NJ

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the Union 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 2022 in Rahway, New Jersey.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2022Median Family Income2022 Yearly Income Limit2022 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Union County, NJ$115,000Very Low Income (50%)$40,250$46,000$51,750$57,500$62,100
Extremely Low Income (30%)$24,150$27,600$31,050$34,500$37,300
Low Income (80%) $62,600$71,550$80,500$89,400$96,600

Union County Public Housing Authorities

We have listed all of the housing authorities in Union 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 Union 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.

Housing Authority of Elizabeth NJ

688 Maple Ave
Elizabeth, NJ - 07202
Union County
Website: http://hacenj.com
Phone Number: (908) 965-2400

Union Township Housing Authority

1976 Morris Ave
Union, NJ - 07083
Union County
Website: http://www.uniontownship.com/
Phone Number: (973) 761-0059

Housing Authority of Rahway NJ

165 E Grand Ave
Rahway, NJ - 07065
Union County
Website: http://www.cityofrahway.com/housing_authority.htm
Phone Number: (732) 499 - 0066

Summit Housing Authority

512 Springfield Avenue
Summit, NJ - 07901
Union County
Website: http://summitnjha.org/
Phone Number: (908) 273-6413

Housing Authority of City of Linden

1601 Dill Ave
Linden, NJ - 07036
Union County
Phone Number: (908) 298-3820

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in Rahway, 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.

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 Rahway, NJ Union County

Apartment SizeHUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For AreaLIHTC Maximum Rent
Studio Apartments$1223Estimated $366.90 - utility allowance
One Bedroom Apartments$1479Estimated $443.70 - utility allowance
Two Bedroom Apartments$1887Estimated $566.10 - utility allowance
Three Bedroom Apartments$2249Estimated $674.70 - utility allowance


Available LIHTC Properties In Rahway, 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.

Rosegate #692

555 E Hazelwood Ave
Rahway, NJ - 07065
Total Apartment Units: 150
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Rahway Residences For The Arts

219 Central Avenue
Rahway, NJ - 07065
Total Apartment Units: 58
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 58
Years In Service Since: 2018


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in Rahway, 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 Union County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.

Jack & Margaret Myers Senior Residence

1447 Esterbrook Ave
Rahway, NJ - 7065
Total Apartment Units: 51
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

Union County Supported Living

682 Booth Court
Rahway, NJ - 7065
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 6
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

Golden Age Towers A/k/a Rahway Senior Citizens

200-220 East Milton Ave
Rahway, NJ - 7065
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 196
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Jfk Of Rahway

1470 Witherspoon St
Rahway, NJ - 7065
Total Apartment Units: 40
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 New Jersey?

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.