Curries Woods Public Housing Jersey City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Curries Woods is a Public Housing community in Jersey City, NJ with 295 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $856/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 65 months.
295
total units
96%
occupancy
$856
avg resident rent
65 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 New Heckman Dr Apt 861, Jersey City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $39,839/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,222/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 58% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 78% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Curries Woods
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 3 New Heckman Dr Apt 861, Jersey 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 (~$856/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Audobon Park Associates PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 2.4 km |
| Back Bay Grdns Public Housing | Bayonne | 2.8 km |
| Post Road Gardens PB Section 8 | Bayonne | 2.8 km |
| Post Road Gardens LIHTC | Bayonne | 2.8 km |
| Hook Vlg/kvk Annex Public Housing | Bayonne | 3.7 km |
| Lexington Manor Apts PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 3.7 km |
| Platty Kill Manor PB Section 8 | Bayonne | 3.7 km |
| Boyd Mcguiness PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 4.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Curries Woods 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 Curries Woods?
Residents report average rents near $856/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 Curries Woods?
Contact the management office at 3 New Heckman Dr Apt 861 in Jersey 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.