Robert Holmes Gardens Public Housing Edison, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Robert Holmes Gardens is a Public Housing community in Edison, NJ with 90 units reporting 74% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $668/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 127 months.
90
total units
74%
occupancy
$668
avg resident rent
127 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 12A Weston Forbes Ct, Edison, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $28,784/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,090/yr |
| People per unit | 3.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 68% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 6% |
How to apply at Robert Holmes Gardens
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 12A Weston Forbes Ct, Edison; 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 (~$668/mo average here).
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- A M Yelencsis Senior Cit Res LIHTC
- A.m. Yelencsis Senior Cit. Res. #334 LIHTC
- Am Yelencsis Senior Cit Res LIHTC
- Camp Kilmer Phase a LIHTC
- Residence at Roosevelt Park LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cedarbrook Apartments LIHTC | Plainfield | 3.5 km |
| Cedarbrook Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Plainfield | 3.5 km |
| Cedarbrook Park Apartments LIHTC | Plainfield | 3.5 km |
| Litc#0847 Cedarbrook Apartments LIHTC | Plainfield | 3.5 km |
| Cpnj Plainfield Residence Ii, Inc §811 | Plainfield | 4 km |
| South Plainfield Senior Housing LIHTC | South Plainfield | 4.3 km |
| South Plainfield Senior Housing #554 LIHTC | South Plainfield | 4.3 km |
| South Plainfield Senior Housing LIHTC | South Plainfield Boro | 4.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Edison
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Robert Holmes Gardens 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 Robert Holmes Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $668/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 Robert Holmes Gardens?
Contact the management office at 12A Weston Forbes Ct in Edison. 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.