Mount Carmel Towers PB Section 8 Orange, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mount Carmel Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Orange, NJ with 142 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $472/month on average.
142
total units
99%
occupancy
$472
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 268 Oakwood Ave, Orange, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $20,890/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,801/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Mount Carmel 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 268 Oakwood Ave, Orange; 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 (~$472/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Orange
- Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC
- Washington Manor Public Housing
- Oakwood Towers LIHTC
- Oakwood Towers PB Section 8
- Mt. Carmel LIHTC
- Orange Park Apartments PB Section 8
- Orange Senior Citizens Housing PB Section 8
- Harvard Printing LIHTC
- Harvard Printing Mixed Income LIHTC
- Galento Plaza Transit Village LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's Villa PB Section 8 | Newark | 1.1 km |
| Bradley Court LIHTCPB Section 8Public Housing | Newark | 1.4 km |
| The Pavilion LIHTC | East Orange | 2 km |
| The Pavillion LIHTC | East Orange | 2 km |
| Norman Towers PB Section 8 | East Orange | 3.4 km |
| Norman Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Orange | 3.4 km |
| Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC | City of Orange | 3.4 km |
| Bellemead Site Public Housing | Newark | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Orange
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel Towers?
Residents report average rents near $472/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 Mount Carmel Towers?
Contact the management office at 268 Oakwood Ave in Orange. 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.