Grace Van Vorst Episcopal Hsg PB Section 8 Jersey City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Grace Van Vorst Episcopal Hsg is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Jersey City, NJ with 29 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $555/month on average.
29
total units
100%
occupancy
$555
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 270 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $23,533/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,361/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 4% |
How to apply at Grace Van Vorst Episcopal Hsg
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 270 2nd St, Jersey City; 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 (~$555/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Grdns Public Housing | Hoboken | 2.4 km |
| Tribeca Park LIHTC | New York | 2.5 km |
| Tribeca Pointe LIHTC | New York | 2.5 km |
| Tribeca Tower LIHTC | New York | 3.4 km |
| Worth Street LIHTC | New York | 4.2 km |
| Governor Smith Public Housing | New York | 4.3 km |
| Chelsea LIHTC | New York | 4.3 km |
| Robert Fulton Public Housing | New York | 4.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Grace Van Vorst Episcopal Hsg 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 Grace Van Vorst Episcopal Hsg?
Residents report average rents near $555/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 Grace Van Vorst Episcopal Hsg?
Contact the management office at 270 2nd St in Jersey City. 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.