How many low income apartments are in Clifton, NJ?

HUD administrative data tracks 13 subsidized properties in Clifton with approximately 1,270 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Clifton?

Tenant-paid rents in Clifton's assisted buildings typically range from about $323 to $443 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 Clifton?

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 Clifton?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Passaic County: about $2,024/mo for one-bedroom and $2,324/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Clifton, NJ

There are 13 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Clifton with roughly 1,270 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 8 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $323 to $443 per month.

assisted properties

1,270

subsidized units

$383

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Clifton

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Clifton

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Evergreen Manor PB Section 8	202	$407	—
Miriam Apts Ii PB Section 8	150	$443	—
Senior Horizons at Clifton LIHTC	125	—	—
Senior Horizons at Clifton #691 LIHTC	125	—	—
Miriam Apts I PB Section 8	108	$323	—
Horizons at Clifton Iii #0748 LIHTC	104	—	—
Litc#0748 Horizons at Clifton Iii LIHTC	104	—	—
Horizons at Clifton Ii #0747 LIHTC	103	—	—
Litc#0747 Horizons at Clifton Ii LIHTC	103	—	—
Clifton Main Mews Ii LIHTC	91	—	—
Clifton Main Mews LIHTC	51	—	—
Clifton Consumer Home §811	4	—	—
Clifton Main Mews Ii §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Clifton (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
Evergreen Manor PB Section 8	202	$407	—
Miriam Apts Ii PB Section 8	150	$443	—
Miriam Apts I PB Section 8	108	$323	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Clifton

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
Senior Horizons at Clifton LIHTC	125	—	—
Senior Horizons at Clifton #691 LIHTC	125	—	—
Horizons at Clifton Iii #0748 LIHTC	104	—	—
Litc#0748 Horizons at Clifton Iii LIHTC	104	—	—
Horizons at Clifton Ii #0747 LIHTC	103	—	—
Litc#0747 Horizons at Clifton Ii LIHTC	103	—	—
Clifton Main Mews Ii LIHTC	91	—	—
Clifton Main Mews LIHTC	51	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Passaic County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Passaic County: studio $1,778, 1-BR $2,024, 2-BR $2,324, 3-BR $2,835, 4-BR $3,618.

Full FMR table for Passaic County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Clifton

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.