Pennsgrove Gardens I PB Section 8 Penns Grove, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Pennsgrove Gardens I is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Penns Grove, NJ with 29 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $404/month on average.
29
total units
100%
occupancy
$404
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 11A Helms Cove Ln, Penns Grove, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $17,432/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,912/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 14% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 24% |
How to apply at Pennsgrove Gardens I
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 11A Helms Cove Ln, 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 (~$404/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Penns Grove
- Penn Tws South Public Housing
- Penns Grove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pennsgrove Gardens Ii PB Section 8
- Penn Village Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carney's Point Senior Apartments LIHTC | Carney's Point | 0.8 km |
| Carney's Point Senior Litc# 639 LIHTC | Carneys Point | 0.8 km |
| Carneys Point Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Carneys Point Twp. | 0.8 km |
| Carneys Point/vllg.arm PB Section 8 | Carneys Point | 1.1 km |
| Riverside Redevelopment, Phase I LIHTC | Wilmington | 5.4 km |
| Claymont Street Apartments §811 PRA | Wilmington | 5.5 km |
| Courtyard Apts/hillside LIHTC | Wilmington | 5.6 km |
| Crestview Apts Public Housing | Wilmington | 6 km |
← All subsidized housing in Penns Grove
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Pennsgrove Gardens I 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 Pennsgrove Gardens I?
Residents report average rents near $404/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 Pennsgrove Gardens I?
Contact the management office at 11A Helms Cove Ln 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.