Richmond Tws Public Housing Plainfield, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Richmond Tws is a Public Housing community in Plainfield, NJ with 219 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $383/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
219
total units
94%
occupancy
$383
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $16,380/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,858/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 93% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Richmond Tws
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 520 E Front 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 (~$383/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 19-21 Chatham Street LIHTC | North Plainfield | 0.8 km |
| Plainfield Tower West LIHTCPB Section 8 | Plainfield City | 1.1 km |
| Covenant Manor §202 Senior | Plainfield | 1.1 km |
| Oahs Netherwoods Village #2048 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Plainfield City | 1.4 km |
| The Station at Grant Avenue LIHTC | Plainfield | 1.4 km |
| Elmwood Square LIHTC | Plainfield City | 1.4 km |
| Somerset Consumer Home §811 | North Plainfield | 1.4 km |
| Cpnj Plainfield Residence Ii, Inc §811 | Plainfield | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Richmond Tws 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 Richmond Tws?
Residents report average rents near $383/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 Richmond Tws?
Contact the management office at 520 E Front 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.