Sojourner Douglass Homes Public Housing Paterson, NJ

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Sojourner Douglass Homes is a Public Housing community in Paterson, NJ with 20 units. Rents are set relative to household income.

20
total units
occupancy
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Public Housing

How to apply at Sojourner Douglass Homes

Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.

  1. Call or visit the management office; 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Sojourner Douglass Homes 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 Sojourner Douglass Homes?
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 Sojourner Douglass Homes?
Contact the management office in Paterson. 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.