Malcolm Towers PB Section 8 Fort Lee, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Malcolm Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Fort Lee, NJ with 225 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $370/month on average.
225
total units
100%
occupancy
$370
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 475 Main St, Fort Lee, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $15,994/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,446/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Malcolm Towers
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 475 Main St, Fort Lee; 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 (~$370/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Fort Lee
- Mediterranean House PB Section 8
- Liberty Place #619 LIHTC
- Liberty Place Apartments LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Englewood Apartments LIHTC | Englewood | 1.1 km |
| Edgecombe Preservation Llc LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 4.2 km |
| Polo Grounds Towers Public Housing | New York | 4.7 km |
| Manhattanville LIHTC | New York | 4.7 km |
| Ralph J. Rangel Public Housing | New York | 4.7 km |
| Highbridge Gardens Public Housing | Bronx | 4.8 km |
| Dyckman Public Housing | New York | 5 km |
| River Park Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bronx | 5.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Fort Lee
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Malcolm Towers 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 Malcolm Towers?
Residents report average rents near $370/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 Malcolm Towers?
Contact the management office at 475 Main St in Fort Lee. 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.