How many low income apartments are in Bayonne, NJ?

HUD administrative data tracks 14 subsidized properties in Bayonne with approximately 2,244 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Bayonne?

Tenant-paid rents in Bayonne's assisted buildings typically range from about $385 to $674 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Bayonne?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Bayonne?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hudson County: about $2,458/mo for one-bedroom and $2,763/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bayonne, NJ

There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bayonne with roughly 2,244 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $385 to $674 per month. Median reported wait: about 21 months.

assisted properties

2,244

subsidized units

$530

typical rent

21 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Bayonne

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bayonne

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Bergen Point Public Housing	469	$674	16 mo
Back Bay Grdns Public Housing	413	$457	27 mo
Hook Vlg/kvk Annex Public Housing	386	$547	21 mo
Post Road Gardens PB Section 8	250	$385	—
Post Road Gardens LIHTC	250	—	—
Platty Kill Manor PB Section 8	146	$470	—
Senior Horizons at Bayonne LIHTC	59	—	—
Senior Horizons at Bayonne #623 LIHTC	59	—	—
Senior Horizons of Bayonne LIHTC	59	—	—
Senior Horizons of Bayonne #623 LIHTC	59	—	—
Bayonne Transit LIHTC	46	—	—
Bayonne Senior Residence LIHTC	16	—	—
Bayonne Senior Residence #614 LIHTC	16	—	—
Bayonne Sr. Res. #614 Aka Manro Ywca Llc LIHTC	16	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Bayonne (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Post Road Gardens PB Section 8	250	$385	—
Platty Kill Manor PB Section 8	146	$470	—

Public housing developments in Bayonne

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Bergen Point Public Housing	469	$674	16 mo
Back Bay Grdns Public Housing	413	$457	27 mo
Hook Vlg/kvk Annex Public Housing	386	$547	21 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bayonne

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Post Road Gardens LIHTC	250	—	—
Senior Horizons at Bayonne LIHTC	59	—	—
Senior Horizons at Bayonne #623 LIHTC	59	—	—
Senior Horizons of Bayonne LIHTC	59	—	—
Senior Horizons of Bayonne #623 LIHTC	59	—	—
Bayonne Transit LIHTC	46	—	—
Bayonne Senior Residence LIHTC	16	—	—
Bayonne Senior Residence #614 LIHTC	16	—	—
Bayonne Sr. Res. #614 Aka Manro Ywca Llc LIHTC	16	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Hudson County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hudson County: studio $2,407, 1-BR $2,458, 2-BR $2,763, 3-BR $3,367, 4-BR $3,955.

Full FMR table for Hudson County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Bayonne

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.