Senior Citz Bldg Public Housing Dover, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Senior Citz Bldg is a Public Housing community in Dover, NJ with 59 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $389/month on average.
59
total units
93%
occupancy
$389
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 E Blackwell St, Dover, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $16,925/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,515/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Senior Citz Bldg
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 215 E Blackwell St, Dover; 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 (~$389/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Dover
- Morris County Housing Public Housing
- Mill Pond Towers Associates PB Section 8
- Spruce Senior LIHTC
- Spruce Senior Housing #649 LIHTC
- Dover LIHTC
- Dover Veterans LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wharton Senior Citizens Hgs. LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wharton | 2.8 km |
| Centennial Courts LIHTC | Wharton | 2.8 km |
| Wharton Senior Citizens Hgs. LIHTCPB Section 8 | Wharton | 2.8 km |
| Centennial Courts LIHTC | Wharton | 2.8 km |
| Community Hope Vi Consumer Hom §811 | Kenvil | 6 km |
| Morris Mews PB Section 8 | Morristown | 7.5 km |
| Mcail Inc. PB Section 8 | Morristown | 7.5 km |
| Much Dignity House PB Section 8 | Randolph | 7.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Dover
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Senior Citz Bldg 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 Citz Bldg?
Residents report average rents near $389/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 Citz Bldg?
Contact the management office at 215 E Blackwell St in Dover. 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.