Metuchen Senior Citizens PB Section 8 Metuchen, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Metuchen Senior Citizens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Metuchen, NJ with 122 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $397/month on average.
122
total units
99%
occupancy
$397
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 Lincoln Ave, Metuchen, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $17,270/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,065/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at Metuchen Senior Citizens
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 35 Lincoln Ave, Metuchen; 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 (~$397/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Julius C Engel Grdns No Edison Gardens Public Housing | Edison | 1.1 km |
| The Heritage at Clara Barton Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | Edison | 1.7 km |
| Clara Barton Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Edison | 1.7 km |
| Residence at Roosevelt Park LIHTC | Edison | 2 km |
| Roosevelt Hospital LIHTC | Edison | 2 km |
| Sturgis Consumer Home §811 | Edison | 2.8 km |
| A.m. Yelencsis Senior Citizens Residence LIHTC | Edison | 3.4 km |
| A M Yelencsis Senior Cit Res LIHTC | Edison | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Metuchen Senior Citizens 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 Metuchen Senior Citizens?
Residents report average rents near $397/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 Metuchen Senior Citizens?
Contact the management office at 35 Lincoln Ave in Metuchen. 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.