Columbian Ct Public Housing Union City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Columbian Ct is a Public Housing community in Union City, NJ with 96 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $644/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
96
total units
97%
occupancy
$644
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 512 3rd St, Union City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $27,595/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,553/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 16% |
How to apply at Columbian Ct
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 512 3rd St, Union 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 (~$644/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Union City
- Bella Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Hillside Terr 1 Public Housing
- Hillside Terr 2 Public Housing
- 720 8th Street LIHTC
- Senior Citizens Public Housing
- St. Michael's Monastery #1551 LIHTC
- St. Michael's Pavilion #1551 LIHTC
- St. Michaels Monastery LIHTC
- St. Michaels Pavilion LIHTC
- Holy Rosary Senior Residence §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Grdns Public Housing | Hoboken | 1.1 km |
| Summit Plaza Apts. Ii PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 2 km |
| J.l. Elliot Public Housing | New York | 3.4 km |
| Sloan House LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 3.4 km |
| Gotham West LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 3.5 km |
| 605 West 42nd St. LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 3.5 km |
| River Place Ii LIHTC | New York | 3.5 km |
| Robert Fulton Public Housing | New York | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Union City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Columbian Ct 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 Columbian Ct?
Residents report average rents near $644/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 Ct?
Contact the management office at 512 3rd St in Union 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.