Brookside Gardens PB Section 8 Bergenfield, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Brookside Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bergenfield, NJ with 134 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $403/month on average.
134
total units
96%
occupancy
$403
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $17,371/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,930/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 89% |
How to apply at Brookside Gardens
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office; 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 (~$403/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tenafly Senior Citz. Hsg PB Section 8 | Tenafly | 2 km |
| St. Marys Sr Residence §202 Senior | Dumont | 2.2 km |
| Dumont Senior Housing LIHTC | Dumont Boro | 2.2 km |
| Dumont Senior Housing LIHTC | Dumont | 2.2 km |
| Dumont Senior Housing #363 LIHTC | Dumont | 2.2 km |
| Advance Supportive Housing Ii §811 | Dumont | 2.2 km |
| 1425 Teaneck Road LIHTC | Teaneck | 2.4 km |
| 1425 Teaneck Road #2014 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Teaneck | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Brookside Gardens have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Brookside Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $403/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 Brookside Gardens?
Contact the management office in Bergenfield. 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.