Penn Tws South Public Housing Penns Grove, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Penn Tws South is a Public Housing community in Penns Grove, NJ with 153 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $477/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
153
total units
98%
occupancy
$477
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 S Broad St, Penns Grove, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $22,350/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,191/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 75% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 61% |
How to apply at Penn Tws South
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 at 40 S Broad St, Penns Grove; 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 (~$477/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Penns Grove
- Penns Grove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pennsgrove Gardens Ii PB Section 8
- Penn Village Apartments PB Section 8
- Pennsgrove Gardens I PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carney's Point Senior Apartments LIHTC | Carney's Point | 1.4 km |
| Carney's Point Senior Litc# 639 LIHTC | Carneys Point | 1.4 km |
| Carneys Point Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carneys Point Twp. | 1.4 km |
| Carneys Point/vllg.arm PB Section 8 | Carneys Point | 2.2 km |
| Courtyard Apts/hillside LIHTC | Wilmington | 4.7 km |
| Riverside Redevelopment, Phase I LIHTC | Wilmington | 4.8 km |
| Claymont Street Apartments §811 PRA | Wilmington | 5.2 km |
| Crestview Apts Public Housing | Wilmington | 5.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Penns Grove
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Penn Tws South 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 Penn Tws South?
Residents report average rents near $477/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 Penn Tws South?
Contact the management office at 40 S Broad St in Penns Grove. 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.