Ford Leonard Tws Public Housing Elizabeth, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ford Leonard Tws is a Public Housing community in Elizabeth, NJ with 122 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $364/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 89 months.
122
total units
94%
occupancy
$364
avg resident rent
89 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 69 Division St Apt 101, Elizabeth, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $15,828/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,895/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Ford Leonard Tws
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 69 Division St Apt 101, Elizabeth; 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 (~$364/mo average here).
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- O`donnell-dempsey Twrs Public Housing
- Parkers Walk LIHTC
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- Elizabeth Senior Apartments LIHTC
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hope Vi - Phase I #560 LIHTC | Elizabeth | 1.4 km |
| Westminster Heights LIHTC | Elizabeth | 2 km |
| Westminster Heights #1101 LIHTC | Elizabeth | 2 km |
| Elizabeth Hope Vi - Phase I LIHTC | Elizabeth | 2 km |
| Waters Edge Crescent LIHTCPB Section 8 | Elizabeth | 2 km |
| Water Edge Crescent LIHTC | Elizabeth City | 2 km |
| Immaculate Conception Sr. Res. §202 Senior | Elizabeth | 2 km |
| Kretchmer-boyden-a Public Housing | Newark | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Elizabeth
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ford Leonard Tws have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Ford Leonard Tws?
Residents report average rents near $364/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 Ford Leonard Tws?
Contact the management office at 69 Division St Apt 101 in Elizabeth. 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.