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Qualifying For HUD Housing Section 8 Vouchers In newark city, NJ

HUD Housing eligibility is determined by the 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 newark city, NJ.

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

Listed below are the Section 42, LIHTC apartments in newark city, 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 newark city, NJ County



Available LIHTC Properties In newark city, 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.

777 Mccarter Highway

777 Mccarter Highway
Newark City, NJ - 07102
Total Apartment Units: 370
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 370

Pilgrim Baptist Village I And Ii

291- 319 18th Avenue
Newark City, NJ - 07108
Total Apartment Units: 305
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 305

The Lantana

109 Broad Street
Newark City, NJ - 07104
Total Apartment Units: 72
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 72

Zion Tower

507- 519 Elizabeth Avenue
Newark City, NJ - 07112
Total Apartment Units: 268
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 268

Weequahic Park Apartments

523 Elizabeth Ave.
Newark City, NJ - 07112
Total Apartment Units: 49
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 49
Years In Service Since: 1991
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

144-150 Brunswick Street Apartments

144 Brunswick Street
Newark City, NJ - 07114
Total Apartment Units: 18
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 18
Years In Service Since: 1992

Tiffany Manor

90 Tiffany Boulevard
Newark City, NJ - 07104
Total Apartment Units: 130
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 130
Years In Service Since: 1993
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Corinthian Homes

490 18th Street
Newark City, NJ - 07103
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
Years In Service Since: 1995

Ebon Square

753 Clinton Avenue
Newark City, NJ - 07108
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
Years In Service Since: 1996
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

St. James Ii (la Plaza)

136 Broad Street
Newark City, NJ - 07104
Total Apartment Units: 30
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 30
Years In Service Since: 1996

Bruce Street Gardens

49 12th Avenue
Newark City, NJ - 07103
Total Apartment Units: 108
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 108
Years In Service Since: 1999
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Madison Turner Senior Housing

11 Madison Avenue
Newark City, NJ - 07108
Total Apartment Units: 44
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 44
Years In Service Since: 2002
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Lincoln Park Tower

31 Lincoln Park
Newark City, NJ - 07102
Total Apartment Units: 79
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 79
Years In Service Since: 2002

Ballantyne House

585 Mount Prospect Avenue
Newark City, NJ - 07104
Total Apartment Units: 175
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 175
Years In Service Since: 2003
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

West Kinney Gardens

333 Springfield Avenue
Newark City, NJ - 07103
Total Apartment Units: 133
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 133
1 Bedroom apartments 27
2 Bedroom apartments 35
3 Bedroom apartments 50
4 Bedroom apartments 18
Years In Service Since: 2004

Hayes Homes/west Kinney (b)

333 Springfield Avenue
Newark City, NJ - 07103
Total Apartment Units: 37
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 37
Years In Service Since: 2004

Stella Gardens

185-199, 211-221, 206-222, 186-196 Broome St.
Newark City, NJ - 07103
Total Apartment Units: 92
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 92
Years In Service Since: 2005

Charlton Gardens

151 Irvine Turner Boulevard
Newark City, NJ - 07103
Total Apartment Units: 60
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 60
Years In Service Since: 2006
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Spruce Gardens

85-105 Barclay Street
Newark City, NJ - 07103
Total Apartment Units: 105
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 105
Years In Service Since: 2006

New Community Associates

172-186 South Orange Avenue
Newark City, NJ - 07103
Total Apartment Units: 224
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 224
Years In Service Since: 2007
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Scudder Homes Senior Housing

195 W. Kinney St.
Newark City, NJ - 07103
Total Apartment Units: 48
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 48
Years In Service Since: 2008

Brick Towers - Phase I

671 - 683 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Newark City, NJ - 07103
Total Apartment Units: 80
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 80
Years In Service Since: 2009

Newark Genesis Apartments

60 Mt. Pleasant Ave #68
Newark City, NJ - 07104
Total Apartment Units: 51
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 51
Years In Service Since: 2009

Roseville Commons

553-567 Orange Street
Newark City, NJ - 07107
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
Years In Service Since: 2010
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Lincoln Park

15-17 Lincoln Park
Newark City, NJ - 07102
Total Apartment Units: 66
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 66
Years In Service Since: 2011
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Richardson Lofts

50-60 Columbia Street
Newark City, NJ - 07102
Total Apartment Units: 66
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 66
Years In Service Since: 2012

Baxter Park South

39-47 Sussex Avenue
Newark City, NJ - 07103
Total Apartment Units: 90
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 90
Years In Service Since: 2012

The Plaza At Springfield Village

302-324 Springfield Avenue; 267-271 Bruce Street
Newark City, NJ - 07103
Total Apartment Units: 50
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 50
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Broadway Estates

711 Broadway
Newark City, NJ - 07104
Total Apartment Units: 40
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 40
Years In Service Since: 2013
Family Apartments: YES
Senior Apartments: YES
Disabled Apartments: YES

Springfield Villages Senior Residences

313-329 15th Ave, 253-259 Bruce St
Newark City, NJ - 07103
Total Apartment Units: 69
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 69
Years In Service Since: 2013

Two Osborne Terrace

570-580 Clinton Avenue
Newark City, NJ - 07108
Total Apartment Units: 51
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 51
Years In Service Since: 2013

Georgia King Village

250 Georgia King Village
Newark City, NJ - 07107
Total Apartment Units: 422
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 422
Years In Service Since: 2019

Grace West Apartments

221-305 Irvine Turner Boulevard
Newark City, NJ - 07108
Total Apartment Units: 429
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 429
Years In Service Since: 2019

Telephone Heights

176 Avon Avenue
Newark City, NJ - 07108
Total Apartment Units: 45
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 45
Years In Service Since: 2019

Villa Victoria Apartments

133 7th Avenue- High-rise
Newark City, NJ - 07104
Total Apartment Units: 194
Total Apartment Low Income Apartments: 194
Years In Service Since: 2019


HUD Housing Section 8 and Multifamily Properties in newark city, 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 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.



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