Center City Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 Newark, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Center City Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Newark, NJ with 189 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $399/month on average.
189
total units
98%
occupancy
$399
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 Johnson Ave, Newark, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $18,276/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,012/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 36% |
How to apply at Center City Apts
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 25 Johnson Ave, 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 (~$399/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newark H a Public Housing | Newark | 0.8 km |
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| New Community Manor PB Section 8 | Newark | 1.1 km |
| Nevada Street Apartments PB Section 8 | Newark | 1.4 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I PB Section 8 | Newark | 1.4 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I and Ii LIHTC | Newark City | 1.4 km |
| Zion Towers LIHTC | Newark | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Center City Apts have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Center City Apts?
Residents report average rents near $399/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 Center City Apts?
Contact the management office at 25 Johnson Ave 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.