Ann J Ferguson Towers Public Housing Linden, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ann J Ferguson Towers is a Public Housing community in Linden, NJ with 201 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $398/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 7 months.
201
total units
99%
occupancy
$398
avg resident rent
7 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1601 Dill Ave, Linden, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $17,136/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,715/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Ann J Ferguson Towers
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 1601 Dill Ave, Linden; 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 (~$398/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Linden
- Murawski Towers PB Section 8
- John T Gregorio Towers §202 Senior
- Morningstar Senior Citizen Housing LIHTC
- Morningstar Senior Citizen Hsg. #341 LIHTC
- The Apartments at St Elizabeth §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mravlag Manor Public Housing | Elizabeth | 1.7 km |
| J Wm Farley Tws Public Housing | Elizabeth | 2 km |
| Westminster Heights LIHTC | Elizabeth | 2.8 km |
| Westminster Heights #1101 LIHTC | Elizabeth | 2.8 km |
| Immaculate Conception Sr. Res. §202 Senior | Elizabeth | 2.8 km |
| Ehrhart Gardens PB Section 8 | Union | 3.4 km |
| Elizabeth Senior Apartments LIHTC | Elizabeth | 3.4 km |
| Elizabeth Hope Vi - Phase I #560 LIHTC | Elizabeth | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Linden
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ann J Ferguson Towers 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 Ann J Ferguson Towers?
Residents report average rents near $398/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Ann J Ferguson Towers?
Contact the management office at 1601 Dill Ave in Linden. 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.