Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In 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 2023 in Orange, NJ.

HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits

2023Median Family Income2023 Yearly Income Limit2023 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family
Income LimitsCategory12345
Essex County, NJ$124,300Very Low Income (50%)$54,850$60,900$65,800$70,650$75,550
Extremely Low Income (30%)$32,900$36,550$39,500$42,400$45,420
Low Income (80%) $85,200$94,650$102,250$109,800$117,400

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

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in 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 Orange, NJ Essex 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 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.

Lincoln Court Phase Ii #480

357 Lincoln Ave # 363
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 1

Daughters Of Israel

750 Northfield Avenue
West Orange Twp., NJ - 07052
Total Apartment Units: 135
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 135

Valley View Apartments

493 Valley St
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 24
Years In Service Since: 1994

Lincoln Court

365 Lincoln Avenue
Orange City, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 41
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 41
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

The Berkeley

268 South Center Street
Orange City, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 51
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 51
Years In Service Since: 1998
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Mount Carmel Towers

268 Oakwood Avenue
Orange City, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 142
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 142
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

South Essex Court

325 Mechanic Street
Orange City, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 74
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 74
Years In Service Since: 2005
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Essex Housing Preservation

219 S Center Street
Orange City, NJ - 07003
Total Apartment Units: 53
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 53
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Litc#06902 Tri-corner Homes

307 Washington St
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 51
Years In Service Since: 2008
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Central Orange Village Ii

124-130 South Essex Avenue
Orange City, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 46
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 46
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Walter G Alexander Development Phase I

105 Wilson Pl
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 65
Years In Service Since: 2012

Walter G. Alexander Redevelopment Phase Ii

105 Wilson Pl
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 48
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Millenium Homes At North Day Urban Renewal

284 N Day St
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 38
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 38
1 Bedroom apartments 3
2 Bedroom apartments 24
3 Bedroom apartments 11
Years In Service Since: 2012

Lincoln Court Ii

357 Lincoln Avenue
Orange City, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 42
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 42
1 Bedroom apartments 9
2 Bedroom apartments 20
3 Bedroom apartments 13
Years In Service Since: 2012

Lincoln Avenue Apartments #454

651 Lincoln Ave
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 67
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Lincoln Court - Phase Ii #480

357 Lincoln Ave
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 42
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Millenium Homes #664

284 N Day St
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 38
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Walter G. Alexander Development - Phase I

105 Wilson Pl
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 65
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Walter G Alexander, Ph Ii Senior

105 Wilson Place
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
Years In Service Since: 2012

Walter G. Alexander Village - Phase I

105 Wilson Place
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 65
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 65
Years In Service Since: 2012

Washington Dodd Apartments

587 Carroll St.
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 299
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 299
Years In Service Since: 2012
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

50-55 South Essex Avenue

63 S Essex Ave
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 71
Years In Service Since: 2014

50-55 South Essex Avenue #1201

50 -55 South Essex Avenue
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 71
Years In Service Since: 2014
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Galento Plaza Transit Village

32 Lincoln Ave
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 113
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 113
Years In Service Since: 2016
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Oakwood Towers

400 Oakwood Avenue
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 237
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 237
Years In Service Since: 2016

Walter G. Alexander Iii

80-88 Parrow Street
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 41
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 41
Years In Service Since: 2016

Harvard Printing Mixed Income

550 Central Avenue
Orange, NJ - 07050
Total Apartment Units: 128
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 128
Years In Service Since: 2017


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in 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.

Orange Y Housing

132 William St
Orange, NJ - 7050
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 100
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

Salem Towers

98 High St
Orange, NJ - 7050
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 112
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Orange Park Apartments

300 Oakwood Ave
Orange, NJ - 7050
Phone: 973-672-4949
Total Apartment Units: 144
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Oakwood Towers

400 Oakwood Ave
Orange, NJ - 7050
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 236
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Orange Senior Citizen

355 Thomas Blvd
Orange, NJ - 7050
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 132
Type of Listing: Subsidized, No HUD Financing

Mount Carmel Towers

268 Oakwood Ave
Orange, NJ - 7050
Phone:
Total Apartment Units: 143
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.