Columbian Arms PB Section 8 Hoboken, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Columbian Arms is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hoboken, NJ with 66 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $464/month on average.
66
total units
98%
occupancy
$464
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 514 Madison St, Hoboken, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $20,189/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,036/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Columbian Arms
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 514 Madison St, Hoboken; 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 (~$464/mo average here).
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- Hudson Square LIHTC
- Marian Towers PB Section 8
- Columbian Towers PB Section 8
- 150 Observer Park LIHTC
- Westview Associates PB Section 8
- C Columbus Grdns Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Plaza Apts. Ii PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 1.7 km |
| Robert Fulton Public Housing | New York | 3.4 km |
| Tribeca Tower LIHTC | New York | 3.4 km |
| J.l. Elliot Public Housing | New York | 3.5 km |
| Sloan House LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 3.5 km |
| Chelsea LIHTC | New York | 3.5 km |
| Gotham West LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 4 km |
| 605 West 42nd St. LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Columbian Arms 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 Columbian Arms?
Residents report average rents near $464/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 Columbian Arms?
Contact the management office at 514 Madison St in Hoboken. 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.