Hudson Grdns Public Housing Jersey City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hudson Grdns is a Public Housing community in Jersey City, NJ with 220 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $712/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 18 months.
220
total units
93%
occupancy
$712
avg resident rent
18 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 27 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $31,575/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,207/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 35% |
How to apply at Hudson 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 27 Palisade Ave, 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 (~$712/mo average here).
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- Marion Grdns Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Grdns Public Housing | Hoboken | 1.4 km |
| Tribeca Park LIHTC | New York | 2.8 km |
| Tribeca Tower LIHTC | New York | 3.5 km |
| Chelsea LIHTC | New York | 4.2 km |
| Robert Fulton Public Housing | New York | 4.3 km |
| Governor Smith Public Housing | New York | 4.8 km |
| J.l. Elliot Public Housing | New York | 4.8 km |
| Sloan House LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 4.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hudson 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 Hudson Grdns?
Residents report average rents near $712/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 Hudson Grdns?
Contact the management office at 27 Palisade Ave 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.