Essex Phoenix Mills PB Section 8 Paterson, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Essex Phoenix Mills is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Paterson, NJ with 144 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $438/month on average.
144
total units
95%
occupancy
$438
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 34 Van Houten St, Paterson, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $18,339/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,746/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 71% |
How to apply at Essex Phoenix Mills
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 34 Van Houten St, Paterson; 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 (~$438/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Homes #592 LIHTC | Paterson | 0.8 km |
| Apollo Dye Sr. LIHTC | Paterson | 0.8 km |
| Greater Paterson Development, North Main Street LIHTC | Paterson | 0.8 km |
| North of Main Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Paterson | 0.8 km |
| Apollo Senior LIHTC | Paterson | 0.8 km |
| Belmont Apartments LIHTC | Paterson | 1.1 km |
| Incca Carroll St Houses Llc PB Section 8 | Paterson | 1.7 km |
| Greater Paterson Development #574 LIHTC | Paterson | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Essex Phoenix Mills 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 Essex Phoenix Mills?
Residents report average rents near $438/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 Essex Phoenix Mills?
Contact the management office at 34 Van Houten St in Paterson. 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.