Morris County Housing Public Housing Dover, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Morris County Housing is a Public Housing community in Dover, NJ with 304 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $730/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 38 months.
304
total units
99%
occupancy
$730
avg resident rent
38 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 Mount Pleasant Ave, Dover, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $30,664/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,571/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 58% |
How to apply at Morris County Housing
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 221 Mount Pleasant Ave, Dover; 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 (~$730/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dover
- Mill Pond Towers Associates PB Section 8
- Spruce Senior LIHTC
- Spruce Senior Housing #649 LIHTC
- Dover LIHTC
- Dover Veterans LIHTC
- Senior Citz Bldg Public Housing
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wharton Senior Citizens Hgs. LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wharton | 4.2 km |
| Centennial Courts LIHTC | Wharton | 4.2 km |
| Wharton Senior Citizens Hgs. LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wharton | 4.2 km |
| Centennial Courts LIHTC | Wharton | 4.2 km |
| Morris Mews PB Section 8 | Morristown | 7.9 km |
| Mcail Inc. PB Section 8 | Morristown | 7.9 km |
| Community Hope Vi Consumer Hom §811 | Kenvil | 7.9 km |
| Much Dignity House PB Section 8 | Randolph | 9 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dover
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Morris County Housing 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 Morris County Housing?
Residents report average rents near $730/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 Morris County Housing?
Contact the management office at 221 Mount Pleasant Ave in Dover. 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.