Low Income & Subsidized Housing in City of Orange, NJ
There are 17 subsidized and income-restricted properties in City of Orange with roughly 690 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in City of Orange
Complete directory of subsidized housing in City of Orange
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC | 299 | — | — |
| Grand Central Apartments LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Lincoln Avenue Apartments LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Tri-corner Homes LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| The Berkeley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Walter G Alexander, Ph Ii Senior LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Walter G. Alexander Iii LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Christopher Street Associates LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| 561 Christopher LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 230 North Day Street LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
| 144 Elm Street LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| 182 Pierson Street LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| 56 Berwyn Street LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| 398-400 Bradford Street LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 570 Forest Street LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 81 North Jefferson Street LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 99 North Essex Avenue LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in City of Orange (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Berkeley LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in City of Orange
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC | 299 | — | — |
| Grand Central Apartments LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Lincoln Avenue Apartments LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Tri-corner Homes LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Walter G Alexander, Ph Ii Senior LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Walter G. Alexander Iii LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Christopher Street Associates LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| 561 Christopher LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| 230 North Day Street LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
| 144 Elm Street LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| 182 Pierson Street LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| 56 Berwyn Street LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| 398-400 Bradford Street LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 570 Forest Street LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 81 North Jefferson Street LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Essex County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Essex County: studio $1,612, 1-BR $1,822, 2-BR $2,205, 3-BR $2,761, 4-BR $3,137.
Full FMR table for Essex County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in City of Orange
- 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
- Bloomfield, NJ
- East Orange, NJ
- Irvington, NJ
- Maplewood, NJ
- Montclair, NJ
- Newark, NJ
- Newark City, NJ
- Nutley, NJ
- Orange, NJ
- Orange City, NJ
- South Orange, NJ
- Verona, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.