Elmwood Square LIHTC Plainfield City, NJ

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Elmwood Square is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Plainfield City, NJ with 58 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

58
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address532 West Second Street, Plainfield City, NJ 07060 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units50
Placed in service2022

How to apply at Elmwood Square

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 532 West Second Street, Plainfield 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.

Other subsidized housing in Plainfield City

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Plainfield Tower West PB Section 8Plainfield0.8 km
19-21 Chatham Street LIHTCNorth Plainfield1.1 km
Richmond Tws Public HousingPlainfield1.4 km
Liberty Village PB Section 8Plainfield1.4 km
Horizons at Plainfield #657 LIHTCPlainfield1.4 km
East Front St Condominiums LIHTCPlainfield1.4 km
East Front St. Condominiums #200 LIHTCPlainfield1.4 km
Cpnj Plainfield Residence, Inc §811Plainfield1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Elmwood Square have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Elmwood Square?
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 Elmwood Square?
Contact the management office at 532 West Second Street in Plainfield 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.