Ehrhart Gardens PB Section 8 Union, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ehrhart Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Union, NJ with 231 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $465/month on average.
231
total units
98%
occupancy
$465
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Francis Ct, Union, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $20,781/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,446/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 99% |
How to apply at Ehrhart Gardens
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 100 Francis Ct, Union; 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 (~$465/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Union
- Nora Gardens §202 Senior
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkers Walk Llc PB Section 8 | Elizabeth | 1.4 km |
| Edward K. Gill PB Section 8 | Cranford | 2.8 km |
| Cranford Lincoln Apartments #207 LIHTC | Cranford | 2.8 km |
| Cranford Lincoln Senior Housing LIHTC | Cranford | 2.8 km |
| Cranford Lincoln Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Cranford Twp. | 2.8 km |
| Cherry Garden Apartments PB Section 8 | Roselle | 3.4 km |
| Cherry Gardens Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Roselle | 3.4 km |
| Oak Park Apartments LIHTC | Roselle | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Union
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ehrhart Gardens 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 Ehrhart Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $465/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 Ehrhart Gardens?
Contact the management office at 100 Francis Ct in Union. 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.