East Orange Community Homes a PB Section 8 East Orange, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
East Orange Community Homes a is a Project-Based Section 8 community in East Orange, NJ with 46 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $433/month on average.
46
total units
96%
occupancy
$433
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 Chelsea Ave, East Orange, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $19,145/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,927/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 59% |
How to apply at East Orange Community Homes a
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 5 Chelsea Ave, 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 (~$433/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in East Orange
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- Norman Towers LIHTCPB Section 8
- The Pavilion LIHTC
- The Pavillion LIHTC
- Corinthian Towers PB Section 8
- Heritage House PB Section 8
- Heritage House LIHTCPB Section 8
- Litc#1050 Heritage House Aka Fern Pres. LIHTC
- Vista Village LIHTC
- Vista Village LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's Villa PB Section 8 | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Bellemead Site Public Housing | Newark | 2 km |
| Garden Spires Apartments LIHTC | Newark | 2.5 km |
| Garden Spires Apts LIHTC | Newark | 2.5 km |
| Georgia King Village LIHTC | Newark City | 2.5 km |
| Garden Spires Llc PB Section 8 | Newark | 2.5 km |
| Ncc Manor LIHTC | Newark | 2.5 km |
| New Community Manor LIHTC | Newark | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in East Orange
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does East Orange Community Homes a 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 East Orange Community Homes a?
Residents report average rents near $433/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 East Orange Community Homes a?
Contact the management office at 5 Chelsea Ave 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.