Heckman Terrace Public Housing Phillipsburg, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Heckman Terrace is a Public Housing community in Phillipsburg, NJ with 372 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $636/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 4 months.
372
total units
95%
occupancy
$636
avg resident rent
4 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 427 Watson Pl, Phillipsburg, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $27,352/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,131/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 10% |
How to apply at Heckman Terrace
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 427 Watson Pl, Phillipsburg; 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 (~$636/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Phillipsburg
- Heckman House Public Housing
- Clymer Village PB Section 8
- Don Ver Apartments LIHTC
- Don Ver Apartments #707 LIHTC
- Alternatives 2004 §811
- Pohatcong Consumer Home §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lopatcong Consumer Home §811 | Lopatcong | 1.4 km |
| Don Ver Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Phillipsburg Town | 1.7 km |
| Harlan House Elderly Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Easton | 2.5 km |
| Easton Senior Citizen Hsg PB Section 8 | Easton | 2.5 km |
| Harlan House Senior Associates Public Housing | Easton | 2.5 km |
| S Third St Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Easton | 2.5 km |
| South Third Street Apts LIHTC | Easton | 2.5 km |
| Bishop Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Easton | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Phillipsburg
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Heckman Terrace 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 Heckman Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $636/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 Heckman Terrace?
Contact the management office at 427 Watson Pl in Phillipsburg. 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.