Liberty Village PB Section 8 Plainfield, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Liberty Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Plainfield, NJ with 96 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $352/month on average.
96
total units
98%
occupancy
$352
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 E 4th St, Plainfield, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $14,248/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,166/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 17% |
How to apply at Liberty Village
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 205 E 4th St, 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 (~$352/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 19-21 Chatham Street LIHTC | North Plainfield | 0.8 km |
| Plainfield Tower West LIHTCPB Section 8 | Plainfield City | 1.1 km |
| Covenant Manor §202 Senior | Plainfield | 1.1 km |
| Oahs Netherwoods Village #2048 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Plainfield City | 1.4 km |
| The Station at Grant Avenue LIHTC | Plainfield | 1.4 km |
| Elmwood Square LIHTC | Plainfield City | 1.4 km |
| Somerset Consumer Home §811 | North Plainfield | 1.4 km |
| Cpnj Plainfield Residence Ii, Inc §811 | Plainfield | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Liberty Village 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 Liberty Village?
Residents report average rents near $352/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 Liberty Village?
Contact the management office at 205 E 4th St 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.