Harrison Grdns Public Housing Harrison, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Harrison Grdns is a Public Housing community in Harrison, NJ with 268 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $685/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 42 months.
268
total units
100%
occupancy
$685
avg resident rent
42 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 740 William St, Harrison, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $41,472/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,468/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 58% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 73% |
| One-bedroom share | 27% |
How to apply at Harrison Grdns
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 740 William St, Harrison; 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 (~$685/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Townhouses - Oriental St. Public Housing | Newark | 2 km |
| Walker House LIHTC | Newark | 2 km |
| 540 Broad LIHTC | Newark | 2 km |
| Aspen Riverpark Apartments LIHTC | Newark | 2.2 km |
| Aspen Riverpark Apartments PB Section 8 | Newark | 2.2 km |
| Hyatt Court Public Housing | Newark | 2.4 km |
| 777 Mccarter Highway #1822 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newark | 2.8 km |
| 777 Mccarter Highway LIHTC | Newark City | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Harrison
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Harrison Grdns 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 Harrison Grdns?
Residents report average rents near $685/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 Harrison Grdns?
Contact the management office at 740 William St in Harrison. 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.