Plainfield Tower West PB Section 8 Plainfield, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Plainfield Tower West is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Plainfield, NJ with 154 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $427/month on average.
154
total units
98%
occupancy
$427
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 601 W 7th St, Plainfield, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $18,305/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,854/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Plainfield Tower West
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 601 W 7th St, Plainfield; 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 (~$427/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Station at Grant Avenue LIHTC | Plainfield | 0.8 km |
| Elmwood Square LIHTC | Plainfield City | 0.8 km |
| Horizons at Plainfield LIHTC | Plainfield City | 1.1 km |
| Horizons at Plainfield #657 LIHTC | Plainfield | 1.1 km |
| East Front St Condominiums LIHTC | Plainfield | 1.1 km |
| East Front St. Condominiums #200 LIHTC | Plainfield | 1.1 km |
| East Front Street Condominiums LIHTC | Plainfield City | 1.1 km |
| Cpnj Plainfield Residence, Inc §811 | Plainfield | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Plainfield Tower West 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 Plainfield Tower West?
Residents report average rents near $427/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 Plainfield Tower West?
Contact the management office at 601 W 7th St in Plainfield. 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.