Kretchmer Homes Townhouse Public Housing Newark, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kretchmer Homes Townhouse is a Public Housing community in Newark, NJ with 141 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $552/month on average.
141
total units
93%
occupancy
$552
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 114 Dayton Pl, Newark, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $28,918/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,153/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 18% |
How to apply at Kretchmer Homes Townhouse
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 114 Dayton Pl, Newark; 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 (~$552/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kretchmer-boyden-a Public Housing | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Kretchmer-boyden Public Housing | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Kretchmer-boyden-e Public Housing | Newark | 1.4 km |
| Zion Towers LIHTC | Newark | 2.4 km |
| Zion Tower LIHTC | Newark City | 2.4 km |
| J Wm Farley Tws Public Housing | Elizabeth | 3.4 km |
| Newark H a Public Housing | Newark | 3.4 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I & Ii #1950 LIHTC | Newark | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kretchmer Homes Townhouse 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 Kretchmer Homes Townhouse?
Residents report average rents near $552/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 Kretchmer Homes Townhouse?
Contact the management office at 114 Dayton Pl in Newark. 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.