Prospect Park LIHTC East Orange, NJ

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Prospect Park is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in East Orange, NJ with 130 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

130
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address545 Park Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units130
Placed in service2015

How to apply at Prospect Park

LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 545 Park Avenue, East Orange; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget.

Other subsidized housing in East Orange

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Washington Manor Public HousingOrange1.4 km
Bradley Court LIHTCPB Section 8Public HousingNewark2.4 km
Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTCCity of Orange2.4 km
Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTCOrange2.4 km
Garden Spires Apartments LIHTCNewark2.8 km
Garden Spires Apts LIHTCNewark2.8 km
Georgia King Village LIHTCNewark City2.8 km
Baxter-crane-c Public HousingNewark2.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Prospect Park have?
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Prospect Park?
Rents are income-based: expect to pay roughly 30% of adjusted monthly household income under the building's federal program.
How do I apply at Prospect Park?
Contact the management office at 545 Park Avenue in East Orange. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.