Salem Lafayette Apartments LIHTC Jersey City, NJ

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD LIHTC 2024

Salem Lafayette Apartments is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) community in Jersey City, NJ with 412 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

412
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Address94 Union St, Jersey City, NJ 07304 Map →
Tax-credit (LI) units405
Placed in service2013

How to apply at Salem Lafayette Apartments

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 94 Union St, Jersey City; 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 Jersey City

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

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Boyd Mcguiness PB Section 8Jersey City1.1 km
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Lexington Manor Apts PB Section 8Jersey City1.4 km
Audobon Park Associates PB Section 8Jersey City1.7 km
Montgomery Gateway East I PB Section 8Jersey City2 km
Montgomery Gateway East Ii PB Section 8Jersey City2 km
Hudson Grdns Public HousingJersey City2.8 km
Villa Borinquen PB Section 8Jersey City2.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Salem Lafayette Apartments 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 Salem Lafayette Apartments?
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 Salem Lafayette Apartments?
Contact the management office at 94 Union St in Jersey City. 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.