Salem Lafayette PB Section 8 Jersey City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Salem Lafayette is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Jersey City, NJ with 412 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $477/month on average.
412
total units
95%
occupancy
$477
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 94 Union St, Jersey City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $20,108/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,634/yr |
| People per unit | 1.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 64% |
How to apply at Salem Lafayette
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 94 Union St, Jersey City; 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 (~$477/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Jersey City
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- Salem Lafayette Apartments LIHTC
- Berry Grdns Public Housing
- Whitlock Mills LIHTC
- Booker T Washington Apts Public Housing
- Curries Woods Public Housing
- Whitlock Mills #1764 LIHTC
- Van Wagenen Ave. Apt I PB Section 8
- Marion Grdns Public Housing
- A.m.f.p. Blaine Apts. Llc PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boyd Mcguiness PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 1.1 km |
| Lexington Manor LIHTC | Jersey City | 1.1 km |
| Lexington Manor Apts PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 1.4 km |
| Audobon Park Associates PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 1.7 km |
| Montgomery Gateway East I PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 2 km |
| Montgomery Gateway East Ii PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 2 km |
| Hudson Grdns Public Housing | Jersey City | 2.8 km |
| Villa Borinquen PB Section 8 | Jersey City | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Salem Lafayette have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Salem Lafayette?
Residents report average rents near $477/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 Salem Lafayette?
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.