James T. Kirk Gardens LIHTC Elizabeth, NJ

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

James T. Kirk Gardens is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Elizabeth, NJ with 24 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

24
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address620 1st Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07206 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units24
Placed in service2001

How to apply at James T. Kirk Gardens

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 620 1st Avenue, Elizabeth; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does James T. Kirk Gardens have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at James T. Kirk Gardens?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at James T. Kirk Gardens?
Contact the management office at 620 1st Avenue in Elizabeth. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.