Bellemead Site Public Housing Newark, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Bellemead Site is a Public Housing community in Newark, NJ with 257 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $589/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 65 months.
257
total units
96%
occupancy
$589
avg resident rent
65 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 440 S 11th St, Newark, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $27,753/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,712/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Bellemead Site
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 440 S 11th St, Newark; 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 (~$589/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nc Commons LIHTC | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Commons Senior LIHTC | Newark | 0.8 km |
| N C Commons PB Section 8 | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I PB Section 8 | Newark | 1.1 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I and Ii LIHTC | Newark City | 1.1 km |
| Georgia King Village LIHTC | Newark City | 1.4 km |
| Garden Spires Llc PB Section 8 | Newark | 1.4 km |
| Ncc Manor LIHTC | Newark | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Bellemead Site 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 Bellemead Site?
Residents report average rents near $589/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 Bellemead Site?
Contact the management office at 440 S 11th St in Newark. 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.