Villa Borinquen PB Section 8 Jersey City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Villa Borinquen is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Jersey City, NJ with 181 units reporting 78% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $736/month on average.
181
total units
78%
occupancy
$736
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 398 Manila Ave, Jersey City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $30,616/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,656/yr |
| People per unit | 2 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 65% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 49% |
How to apply at Villa Borinquen
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 398 Manila Ave, 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 (~$736/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tribeca Park LIHTC | New York | 1.7 km |
| Andrew Jackson Grdns Public Housing | Hoboken | 2.2 km |
| Tribeca Tower LIHTC | New York | 2.5 km |
| Governor Smith Public Housing | New York | 3.5 km |
| Chelsea LIHTC | New York | 3.5 km |
| Robert Fulton Public Housing | New York | 4 km |
| La Guardia Public Housing | Manhattan | 4.3 km |
| Rutgers LIHTCPublic Housing | New York | 4.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Jersey City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Villa Borinquen 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 Villa Borinquen?
Residents report average rents near $736/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 Villa Borinquen?
Contact the management office at 398 Manila Ave 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.