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
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Public Housing
Address176A 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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 176A Dwight St, Jersey City; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Jersey City Ymca Redevelopment LIHTCJersey City2.4 km
Jersey City Ymca Redevelopment #485 LIHTCJersey City2.4 km
Montgomery Gateway East I PB Section 8Jersey City3.4 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.