Dwight Street Homes Public Housing Jersey City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Dwight Street Homes is a Public Housing community in Jersey City, NJ with 10 units. Rents are set relative to household income.
10
total units
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occupancy
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avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 176A Dwight St, Jersey City, NJ Map → |
How to apply at Dwight Street Homes
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 176A Dwight St, 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.
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- Whitlock Mills LIHTC
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- Curries Woods Public Housing
- Whitlock Mills #1764 LIHTC
- Van Wagenen Ave. Apt I PB Section 8
- Marion Grdns Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Audobon Park Associates PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 1.4 km |
| Lexington Manor Apts PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 2.2 km |
| Boyd Mcguiness PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 2.4 km |
| Lexington Manor LIHTC | Jersey City | 2.4 km |
| Kennedy Blvd. Rehab Fairview PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 2.4 km |
| Jersey City Ymca Redevelopment LIHTC | Jersey City | 2.4 km |
| Jersey City Ymca Redevelopment #485 LIHTC | Jersey City | 2.4 km |
| Montgomery Gateway East I PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Dwight Street Homes 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 Dwight Street Homes?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Dwight Street Homes?
Contact the management office at 176A Dwight St 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.