First Montclair House PB Section 8 Montclair, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
First Montclair House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Montclair, NJ with 130 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $508/month on average.
130
total units
98%
occupancy
$508
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $22,610/yr |
| Average personal income | $21,250/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at First Montclair House
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 56 Walnut St, Montclair; 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 (~$508/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC | City of Orange | 2.4 km |
| Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC | Orange | 2.4 km |
| James Degnan House PB Section 8 | West Orange | 2.8 km |
| Norman Towers PB Section 8 | East Orange | 3.4 km |
| Norman Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Orange | 3.4 km |
| Washington Manor Public Housing | Orange | 3.4 km |
| Cedar Grove Senior Citizens PB Section 8 | Cedar Grove | 3.4 km |
| Orange Senior Citizens Housing PB Section 8 | Orange | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Montclair
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does First Montclair House 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 First Montclair House?
Residents report average rents near $508/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 First Montclair House?
Contact the management office at 56 Walnut St in Montclair. 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.