Joanne Hollis Gardens Public Housing Plainfield, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Joanne Hollis Gardens is a Public Housing community in Plainfield, NJ with 125 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $595/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 49 months.
125
total units
93%
occupancy
$595
avg resident rent
49 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 Plainfield Ave, Plainfield, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $24,564/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,251/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Joanne Hollis Gardens
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 305 Plainfield Ave, Plainfield; 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 (~$595/mo average here).
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- Cedarbrook Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Cedarbrook Park Apartments LIHTC
- Litc#0847 Cedarbrook Apartments LIHTC
- Netherwood Village PB Section 8
- Oahs Netherwoods Village LIHTC
- Liberty Village PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Tower West LIHTCPB Section 8 | Plainfield City | 0.8 km |
| 19-21 Chatham Street LIHTC | North Plainfield | 1.1 km |
| Horizons at Plainfield LIHTC | Plainfield City | 1.4 km |
| Horizons at Plainfield #657 LIHTC | Plainfield | 1.4 km |
| East Front St Condominiums LIHTC | Plainfield | 1.4 km |
| East Front St. Condominiums #200 LIHTC | Plainfield | 1.4 km |
| East Front Street Condominiums LIHTC | Plainfield City | 1.4 km |
| Cpnj Plainfield Residence, Inc §811 | Plainfield | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Joanne Hollis Gardens 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 Joanne Hollis Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $595/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 Joanne Hollis Gardens?
Contact the management office at 305 Plainfield Ave in Plainfield. 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.