Norfolk Square PB Section 8 Newark, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Norfolk Square is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Newark, NJ with 64 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $544/month on average.
64
total units
98%
occupancy
$544
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Hartford St, Newark, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $23,336/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,540/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
How to apply at Norfolk Square
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 20 Hartford 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 (~$544/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nc Commons LIHTC | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Commons Senior LIHTC | Newark | 0.8 km |
| N C Commons PB Section 8 | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Walker House LIHTC | Newark | 0.8 km |
| 540 Broad LIHTC | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Nevada Street Apartments PB Section 8 | Newark | 1.1 km |
| Georgia King Village LIHTC | Newark City | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Norfolk Square 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 Norfolk Square?
Residents report average rents near $544/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 Norfolk Square?
Contact the management office at 20 Hartford 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.