Fairview Homes PB Section 8 Newark, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fairview Homes is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Newark, NJ with 135 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $519/month on average.
135
total units
94%
occupancy
$519
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 80 17th Ave, Newark, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $21,542/yr |
| Average personal income | $7,839/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
How to apply at Fairview Homes
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 80 17th Ave, 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 (~$519/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Street Apartments PB Section 8 | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I PB Section 8 | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I and Ii LIHTC | Newark City | 0.8 km |
| Nc Commons LIHTC | Newark | 1.1 km |
| Commons Senior LIHTC | Newark | 1.1 km |
| N C Commons PB Section 8 | Newark | 1.1 km |
| Newark H a Public Housing | Newark | 1.4 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I & Ii #1950 LIHTC | Newark | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fairview Homes 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 Fairview Homes?
Residents report average rents near $519/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 Fairview Homes?
Contact the management office at 80 17th Ave 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.