New Floral Gardens I-a PB Section 8 North Bergen, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
New Floral Gardens I-a is a Project-Based Section 8 community in North Bergen, NJ with 89 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $656/month on average.
89
total units
97%
occupancy
$656
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2502 Cottage Ave, North Bergen, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $27,734/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,051/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 63% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at New Floral Gardens I-a
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 2502 Cottage Ave, North Bergen; 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 (~$656/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in North Bergen
- Cullum Tws Public Housing
- Westview Towers PB Section 8
- Lawler Tws Public Housing
- Terrace Apts Public Housing
- Meadow View Public Housing
- Granton Gardens PB Section 8
- New Floral Gardens I-b PB Section 8
- New Floral Gardens Ii PB Section 8
- North Bergen Renaissance I #587 LIHTC
- North Bergen Supportive Housing LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkview Towers Co. PB Section 8 | West New York | 2.8 km |
| Andrew Jackson Grdns Public Housing | Hoboken | 3.3 km |
| Gotham West LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 3.5 km |
| 605 West 42nd St. LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 3.5 km |
| River Place Ii LIHTC | New York | 3.5 km |
| 505 West 37th Street LIHTC | New York | 3.5 km |
| The Victory LIHTC | New York | 3.5 km |
| New Gotham LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does New Floral Gardens I-a 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 Floral Gardens I-a?
Residents report average rents near $656/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 Floral Gardens I-a?
Contact the management office at 2502 Cottage Ave in North Bergen. 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.