Norman Towers PB Section 8 East Orange, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Norman Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in East Orange, NJ with 405 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $495/month on average.
405
total units
98%
occupancy
$495
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 Parkway Dr, East Orange, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $21,236/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,817/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Norman 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 500 Parkway Dr, East 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 (~$495/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baxter-crane-c Public Housing | Newark | 1.7 km |
| Baxter-krane-d Public Housing | Newark | 1.7 km |
| Washington Manor Public Housing | Orange | 1.7 km |
| Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC | City of Orange | 2 km |
| Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC | Orange | 2 km |
| Corinthian Towers #2052 LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Orange City | 2.4 km |
| Lincoln Towers LIHTC | Newark | 2.8 km |
| Garden Spires Apartments LIHTC | Newark | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in East Orange
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Norman 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 Norman Towers?
Residents report average rents near $495/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 Norman Towers?
Contact the management office at 500 Parkway Dr in East 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.