205 First Street Public Housing Elizabeth, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
205 First Street is a Public Housing community in Elizabeth, NJ with 12 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
12
total units
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 1st St, Elizabeth, NJ Map → |
How to apply at 205 First Street
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 205 1st St, Elizabeth; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.
Other subsidized housing in Elizabeth
- Mravlag Manor Public Housing
- J Wm Farley Tws Public Housing
- Portside Ii LIHTCPB Section 8
- Ford Leonard Tws Public Housing
- Westport Homes Hope Vi LIHTC
- Westport Homes Hope Vi #600 LIHTC
- O`donnell-dempsey Twrs Public Housing
- Parkers Walk LIHTC
- Parkers Walk Llc PB Section 8
- Elizabeth Senior Apartments LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Shore Preservation Dp Lp LIHTCPB Section 8 | Staten Island | 1.4 km |
| North Shore Plaza LIHTC | Staten Island | 1.4 km |
| Alexian Manor PB Section 8 | Elizabeth | 2 km |
| Litc#06401 Alexian Manor LIHTC | Elizabeth | 2 km |
| Alexian Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elizabeth | 2 km |
| Mariners Harbor Public Housing | Staten Island | 2.8 km |
| Bergen Point Public Housing | Bayonne | 3.4 km |
| Westminster Heights LIHTC | Elizabeth | 4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Elizabeth
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does 205 First Street have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at 205 First Street?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at 205 First Street?
Contact the management office at 205 1st St in Elizabeth. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.