Belmont Public Housing Paterson, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Belmont is a Public Housing community in Paterson, NJ with 25 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $342/month on average.
25
total units
92%
occupancy
$342
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 Belmont Ave, Paterson, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $14,056/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,387/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Belmont
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 50 Belmont Ave, 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 (~$342/mo average here).
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- Barnert, Cotton and Griffin Developments Public Housing
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- Riverview Towers Ii PB Section 8
- Colt Arms LIHTC
- Riverside Village Apartments Phase 1 LIHTC
- Triangle Village Prop., Llc PB Section 8
- Colt Arms - 5137 PB Section 8
- Great Falls LIHTC
- Essex Phoenix Mills PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Homes LIHTC | Paterson City | 1.1 km |
| Hinchliffe Residential LIHTCPB Section 8 | Paterson | 1.1 km |
| Argus Ellison Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | Paterson City | 1.1 km |
| Hamilton Square #2242 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Paterson | 1.1 km |
| Hamilton Square #419 LIHTC | Paterson | 1.1 km |
| Christopher Columbus Homes #592 LIHTC | Paterson | 1.4 km |
| Apollo Dye Sr. LIHTC | Paterson | 1.4 km |
| Greater Paterson Development, North Main Street LIHTC | Paterson | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Paterson
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Belmont 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 Belmont?
Residents report average rents near $342/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 Belmont?
Contact the management office at 50 Belmont Ave 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.