Willie T Wright Plaza PB Section 8 Newark, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Willie T Wright Plaza is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Newark, NJ with 114 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $439/month on average.
114
total units
97%
occupancy
$439
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 249 W Kinney St, Newark, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $21,328/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,214/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Willie T Wright Plaza
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 249 W Kinney St, Newark; 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 (~$439/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Street Apartments PB Section 8 | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I PB Section 8 | Newark | 0.8 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I and Ii LIHTC | Newark City | 0.8 km |
| Nc Commons LIHTC | Newark | 1.1 km |
| Commons Senior LIHTC | Newark | 1.1 km |
| N C Commons PB Section 8 | Newark | 1.1 km |
| Newark H a Public Housing | Newark | 1.4 km |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I & Ii #1950 LIHTC | Newark | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Willie T Wright Plaza 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 Willie T Wright Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $439/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 Willie T Wright Plaza?
Contact the management office at 249 W Kinney St in Newark. 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.