Edward K. Gill PB Section 8 Cranford, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Edward K. Gill is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Cranford, NJ with 131 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $571/month on average.
131
total units
97%
occupancy
$571
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 Meeker Ave, Cranford, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $26,647/yr |
| Average personal income | $22,693/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 67% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 91% |
| One-bedroom share | 92% |
How to apply at Edward K. Gill
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 40 Meeker Ave, Cranford; 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 (~$571/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Cranford
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
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|---|---|---|
| First Avenue Project LIHTC | Roselle Boro | 2 km |
| Village at Garwood §202 Senior | Garwood | 2.5 km |
| Village at Garwood LIHTC | Garwood | 2.5 km |
| Ehrhart Gardens PB Section 8 | Union | 2.8 km |
| Roselle Apartments §811 | Roselle | 2.8 km |
| Elm Street #407 LIHTC | Elizabeth | 2.8 km |
| Roselle Senior LIHTC | Roselle | 3.4 km |
| Roselle Senior Residence Facility LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roselle | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Edward K. Gill 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 Edward K. Gill?
Residents report average rents near $571/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 Edward K. Gill?
Contact the management office at 40 Meeker Ave in Cranford. 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.