Doddtown Plaza PB Section 8 East Orange, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Doddtown Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in East Orange, NJ with 60 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $538/month on average.
60
total units
92%
occupancy
$538
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 Long St, East Orange, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $21,836/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,096/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 71% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 48% |
How to apply at Doddtown Plaza
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 9 Long St, East Orange; 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 (~$538/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC | City of Orange | 1.1 km |
| Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC | Orange | 1.1 km |
| Oakwood Towers LIHTC | Orange | 2.4 km |
| Oakwood Towers PB Section 8 | Orange | 2.4 km |
| Corinthian Towers #2052 LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Orange City | 2.4 km |
| Bradley Court LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Newark | 3.3 km |
| Baxter-crane-c Public Housing | Newark | 3.4 km |
| St. Mary's Villa PB Section 8 | Newark | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Doddtown Plaza 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 Doddtown Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $538/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 Doddtown Plaza?
Contact the management office at 9 Long St in East Orange. 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.