Senior Citizens Public Housing Union City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Senior Citizens is a Public Housing community in Union City, NJ with 101 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $379/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 132 months.
101
total units
96%
occupancy
$379
avg resident rent
132 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 3700 Palisade Ave, Union City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $15,964/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,123/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Senior Citizens
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 3700 Palisade Ave, Union 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 (~$379/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkview Towers Co. PB Section 8 | West New York | 1.4 km |
| Gotham West LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 2 km |
| 605 West 42nd St. LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 2 km |
| River Place Ii LIHTC | New York | 2 km |
| 505 West 37th Street LIHTC | New York | 2 km |
| The Victory LIHTC | New York | 2 km |
| New Gotham LIHTCPB Section 8 | New York | 2 km |
| Amsterdam Public Housing | New York | 2.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Senior Citizens 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 Senior Citizens?
Residents report average rents near $379/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 Senior Citizens?
Contact the management office at 3700 Palisade Ave in Union 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.