Booker T Washington Apts Public Housing Jersey City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Booker T Washington Apts is a Public Housing community in Jersey City, NJ with 298 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $586/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 75 months.
298
total units
90%
occupancy
$586
avg resident rent
75 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 Fremont St, Jersey City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $24,367/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,316/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 24% |
How to apply at Booker T Washington Apts
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 96 Fremont St, Jersey City; 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 (~$586/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boyd Mcguiness PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 0.8 km |
| Hudson Grdns Public Housing | Jersey City | 1.4 km |
| Andrew Jackson Grdns Public Housing | Hoboken | 2.8 km |
| Monroe & Adams Grdns Public Housing | Hoboken | 2.8 km |
| Tribeca Park LIHTC | New York | 3.4 km |
| Tribeca Pointe LIHTC | New York | 3.4 km |
| Battery Place LIHTC | New York | 3.5 km |
| South Cove LIHTC | New York | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Booker T Washington Apts 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 Booker T Washington Apts?
Residents report average rents near $586/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 Booker T Washington Apts?
Contact the management office at 96 Fremont St in Jersey City. 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.