Dohaney Public Housing South Amboy, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dohaney is a Public Housing community in South Amboy, NJ with 152 units reporting 91% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $542/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 26 months.
152
total units
91%
occupancy
$542
avg resident rent
26 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 250 S Broadway, South Amboy, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $23,893/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,630/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 60% |
How to apply at Dohaney
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 250 S Broadway, South Amboy; 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 (~$542/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in South Amboy
- #733 Hillcrest Manor LIHTC
- Litc#0908 Robert Noble Manor LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | South Amboy City | 1.4 km |
| Perth Amboy Housing Authority Senior Rad LIHTC | Perth Amboy | 3.3 km |
| King Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8 | Perth Amboy | 3.4 km |
| Litc#681 King Plaza LIHTC | Perth Amboy | 3.4 km |
| Kings Plaza Apartments LIHTC | Perth Amboy | 3.4 km |
| Nan §811 | Parlin | 3.7 km |
| Lakeview at Sayreville PB Section 8 | Parlin | 4 km |
| Parkview Senior LIHTC | Perth Amboy | 4.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in South Amboy
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dohaney 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 Dohaney?
Residents report average rents near $542/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 Dohaney?
Contact the management office at 250 S Broadway in South Amboy. 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.