Ridgecrest LIHTCPB Section 8 Ridgewood, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ridgecrest is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Ridgewood, NJ with 129 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $416/month on average.
129
total units
98%
occupancy
$416
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 Ridge Rd, Ridgewood, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $18,151/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,862/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Ridgecrest
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 7 Ridge Rd, Ridgewood; 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 (~$416/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Ridgewood
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kentshire LIHTCPB Section 8 | Midland Park Boro | 2 km |
| Kentshire Apartments #642 LIHTC | Midland Park | 2 km |
| West Bergen Housing PB Section 8 | Midland Park | 2 km |
| Spectrum Glen Rock Property §811 | Glen Rock | 2.8 km |
| Fair Lawn Senior Housing LIHTC | Fair Lawn | 4.7 km |
| Paramus Coah Affordable Housing LIHTC | Paramus | 5.5 km |
| Paramus Group Home PB Section 8 | Paramus | 5.5 km |
| Njcdc Supportive Housing 2002 §811 | Hawthorne | 6.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Ridgewood
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ridgecrest have?
Project-Based Section 8; 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 Ridgecrest?
Residents report average rents near $416/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 Ridgecrest?
Contact the management office at 7 Ridge Rd in Ridgewood. 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.