Hampshire House PB Section 8 East Orange, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hampshire House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in East Orange, NJ with 115 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $396/month on average.
115
total units
97%
occupancy
$396
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 129 N Arlington Ave, East Orange, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $15,960/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,766/yr |
| People per unit | 1.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 78% |
How to apply at Hampshire 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 129 N Arlington Ave, East Orange; 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 (~$396/mo average here).
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- Heritage House PB Section 8
- Heritage House LIHTCPB Section 8
- Litc#1050 Heritage House Aka Fern Pres. LIHTC
- Vista Village LIHTC
- Vista Village LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Manor Public Housing | Orange | 1.4 km |
| Bradley Court LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Newark | 2.4 km |
| Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC | City of Orange | 2.4 km |
| Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC | Orange | 2.4 km |
| Garden Spires Apartments LIHTC | Newark | 2.8 km |
| Garden Spires Apts LIHTC | Newark | 2.8 km |
| Georgia King Village LIHTC | Newark City | 2.8 km |
| Baxter-crane-c Public Housing | Newark | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in East Orange
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hampshire 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 Hampshire House?
Residents report average rents near $396/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 Hampshire House?
Contact the management office at 129 N Arlington Ave in East Orange. 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.