Parkside Family Housing Public Housing Somerset, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Parkside Family Housing is a Public Housing community in Somerset, NJ with 18 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $793/month on average.
18
total units
100%
occupancy
$793
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $34,497/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,702/yr |
| People per unit | 3.6 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Parkside Family Housing
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office; 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 (~$793/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Somerset
- Somerset Square LIHTC
- Somerset Square #1726 LIHTC
- The Lena and David T. Wilentz Senio PB Section 8
- Parkside Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Parkside Senior Housing LIHTC
- Franklin Blvd. Commons Urban Renewal Assoc. LIHTC
- Independence Crossing LIHTC
- Parkside Senior Housng Public Housing
- Parkside Family Housing Public Housing
- Franklin Twp. Consumer Home §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Voorhees Station LIHTC | Franklin Township | 1.1 km |
| Franklin Boulevard Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | Franklin Twp. | 1.1 km |
| Schwartz Hms Public Housing | New Brunswick | 1.4 km |
| Martin Gerber PB Section 8 | North Brunswick | 2 km |
| North Brunswick Crescent LIHTC | North Brunswick | 2.4 km |
| Providence Square LIHTC | New Brunswick | 2.5 km |
| Skyline Tower LIHTC | New Brunswick City | 2.5 km |
| New Brunswick Homes Hope Vi Phase I #625 LIHTC | New Brunswick | 2.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Somerset
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Parkside Family Housing have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Parkside Family Housing?
Residents report average rents near $793/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 Parkside Family Housing?
Contact the management office in Somerset. 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.