Providence Square Housing Urban Renewal Public Housing New Brunswick, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Providence Square Housing Urban Renewal is a Public Housing community in New Brunswick, NJ with 26 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $412/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 3 months.
26
total units
85%
occupancy
$412
avg resident rent
3 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 Harvey St, New Brunswick, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $17,307/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,071/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Providence Square Housing Urban Renewal
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 55 Harvey St, New Brunswick; 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 (~$412/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in New Brunswick
- Schwartz Hms Public Housing
- The Aspire LIHTC
- John P. Fricano Towers PB Section 8
- New Brunswick Pac LIHTC
- New Brunswick Apartments LIHTC
- St. Mary's Apartments PB Section 8
- Providence Square LIHTC
- Riverside Urban Renewal LIHTC
- Riverside of New Brunswick LIHTCPB Section 8
- New Brunswick Homes Hope Vi Phase I #625 LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick Apartments #2156 LIHTCPB Section 8 | New Brunswick City | 0.8 km |
| New Brunswick Homes Hope Vi Phase I LIHTC | New Brunswick City | 0.8 km |
| Hoffman Pavilion LIHTC | New Brunswick City | 0.8 km |
| Martin Gerber PB Section 8 | North Brunswick | 1.4 km |
| North Brunswick Senior Housing Complex #389 LIHTC | North Brunswick | 2.4 km |
| North Brunswick Sr Housing Complex #389 LIHTC | North Brunswick | 2.4 km |
| North Brunswick Senior Housing Complex LIHTC | North Brunswick Twp. | 2.4 km |
| Parkside Senior Housing LIHTC | Franklin Twp. | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Providence Square Housing Urban Renewal 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 Providence Square Housing Urban Renewal?
Residents report average rents near $412/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 Providence Square Housing Urban Renewal?
Contact the management office at 55 Harvey St in New Brunswick. 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.