New Center City PB Section 8 Newark, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
New Center City is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Newark, NJ with 49 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $475/month on average.
49
total units
96%
occupancy
$475
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 80 Court St, Newark, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $19,658/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,600/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 31% |
How to apply at New Center City
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 80 Court St, Newark; 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 (~$475/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 777 Mccarter Highway #1822 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Newark | 0.8 km |
| 777 Mccarter Highway LIHTC | Newark City | 0.8 km |
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| Nc Commons LIHTC | Newark | 1.4 km |
| Commons Senior LIHTC | Newark | 1.4 km |
| N C Commons PB Section 8 | Newark | 1.4 km |
| Walker House LIHTC | Newark | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does New Center City 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 New Center City?
Residents report average rents near $475/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 New Center City?
Contact the management office at 80 Court St in Newark. 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.