Essex Plaza Ii PB Section 8 Newark, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Essex Plaza Ii is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Newark, NJ with 197 units reporting 117% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $497/month on average.
197
total units
117%
occupancy
$497
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 15-31 Pennington St, Newark, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $20,669/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,880/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 40% |
How to apply at Essex Plaza Ii
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 15-31 Pennington St, Newark; 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 (~$497/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 777 Mccarter Highway #1822 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newark | 0.8 km |
| 777 Mccarter Highway LIHTC | Newark City | 0.8 km |
| New Community Manor PB Section 8 | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Nc Commons LIHTC | Newark | 1.4 km |
| Commons Senior LIHTC | Newark | 1.4 km |
| N C Commons PB Section 8 | Newark | 1.4 km |
| Walker House LIHTC | Newark | 1.4 km |
| 540 Broad LIHTC | Newark | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Essex Plaza Ii 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 Plaza Ii?
Residents report average rents near $497/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 Plaza Ii?
Contact the management office at 15-31 Pennington St in Newark. 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.