James Degnan House PB Section 8 West Orange, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
James Degnan House is a Project-Based Section 8 community in West Orange, NJ with 150 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $494/month on average.
150
total units
98%
occupancy
$494
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 430 Main St, West Orange, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $21,634/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,058/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at James Degnan 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 430 Main St, West 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 (~$494/mo average here).
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- 39 Washington Street LIHTC
- Cpnj West Orange Residence Ii, Inc §811
- 152 Main Street LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC | City of Orange | 0.8 km |
| Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC | Orange | 0.8 km |
| Washington Manor Public Housing | Orange | 1.4 km |
| Norman Towers PB Section 8 | East Orange | 2.8 km |
| Norman Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Orange | 2.8 km |
| The Pavilion LIHTC | East Orange | 2.8 km |
| The Pavillion LIHTC | East Orange | 2.8 km |
| Oakwood Towers LIHTC | Orange | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does James Degnan 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 James Degnan House?
Residents report average rents near $494/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 James Degnan House?
Contact the management office at 430 Main St in West 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.