Chestnut Street Housing PB Section 8 Passaic, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Chestnut Street Housing is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Passaic, NJ with 75 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $682/month on average.
75
total units
97%
occupancy
$682
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 290 Chestnut St, Passaic, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $28,525/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,793/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 22% |
How to apply at Chestnut Street Housing
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 at 290 Chestnut St, Passaic; 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 (~$682/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Passaic
- Speer Vlg Public Housing
- Boulevard Senior Citizens PB Section 8
- Passaic Housing Authority Rad LIHTC
- Passaic Sr. LIHTC
- River Drive Residence #610 LIHTC
- River Road Residence #610 LIHTC
- Monsignor Joseph Brestel Residence PB Section 8
- Chestnut Homes LIHTC
- Chestnut Street Housing, Inc. LIHTC
- Highview Terrace PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Main Mews Ii LIHTC | Clifton | 0.8 km |
| River Drive Residence LIHTC | Passaic City | 1.4 km |
| Senior Horizons at Clifton #691 LIHTC | Clifton | 1.7 km |
| Evergreen Manor PB Section 8 | Clifton | 2 km |
| Senior Horizons at Clifton LIHTC | Clifton | 2 km |
| Horizons at Clifton Iii #0748 LIHTC | Clifton | 2 km |
| Litc#0748 Horizons at Clifton Iii LIHTC | Clifton | 2 km |
| Horizons at Clifton Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Clifton Twp. | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Chestnut Street Housing 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 Chestnut Street Housing?
Residents report average rents near $682/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 Chestnut Street Housing?
Contact the management office at 290 Chestnut St in Passaic. 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.