Golden Tws Public Housing Garfield, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Golden Tws is a Public Housing community in Garfield, NJ with 149 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $542/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 162 months.
149
total units
95%
occupancy
$542
avg resident rent
162 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 Midland Ave, Garfield, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $26,810/yr |
| Average personal income | $17,583/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 70% |
How to apply at Golden 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 225 Midland Ave, Garfield; 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 (~$542/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Garfield
- Gen Pulaski Ct Public Housing
- Belmont Grdn Public Housing
- Garfield Senior Housing #471 LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westmont Station LIHTC | Wood-ridge | 0.8 km |
| Ingerman at Wesmont Station LIHTC | Wood Ridge | 1.4 km |
| Speer Vlg Public Housing | Passaic | 2 km |
| De Vries Park Public Housing | Lodi | 2 km |
| Passaic Housing Authority Rad LIHTC | Passaic | 2 km |
| River Drive Residence #610 LIHTC | Passaic | 2 km |
| River Road Residence #610 LIHTC | Passaic | 2 km |
| River Drive Residence LIHTC | Passaic City | 2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Garfield
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Golden 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 Golden Tws?
Residents report average rents near $542/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 Golden Tws?
Contact the management office at 225 Midland Ave in Garfield. 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.