Barnert, Cotton and Griffin Developments Public Housing Paterson, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Barnert, Cotton and Griffin Developments is a Public Housing community in Paterson, NJ with 308 units reporting 69% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $405/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 49 months.
308
total units
69%
occupancy
$405
avg resident rent
49 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 163 Rosa Parks Blvd, Paterson, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $16,930/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,965/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 91% |
How to apply at Barnert, Cotton and Griffin Developments
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 163 Rosa Parks Blvd, Paterson; 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 (~$405/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Barnert, Cotton and Griffin Developments 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 Barnert, Cotton and Griffin Developments?
Residents report average rents near $405/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 Barnert, Cotton and Griffin Developments?
Contact the management office at 163 Rosa Parks Blvd in Paterson. 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.