Paulsboro Gardens PB Section 8 Paulsboro, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Paulsboro Gardens is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Paulsboro, NJ with 150 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $423/month on average.
150
total units
80%
occupancy
$423
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $17,480/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,363/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 43% |
How to apply at Paulsboro Gardens
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; 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 (~$423/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nan §202 Senior | Gibbstown | 2 km |
| Gibbstown Consumer Home §811 | Gibbstown | 2 km |
| East Greenwich Family Housing LIHTC | Greenwich Twp. | 2.4 km |
| 508-shepherd's Farm-508 §202 Senior | West Deptford | 4 km |
| Hampton Crescent LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Deptford | 4.3 km |
| Royal Crescent LIHTCPB Section 8 | East Greenwich Twp. | 4.4 km |
| Litc#06414 Royal Crescent LIHTC | Mount Royal | 4.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Paulsboro Gardens 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 Paulsboro Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $423/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 Paulsboro Gardens?
Contact the management office in Paulsboro. 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.