How many low income apartments are in Dover, NJ?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Dover with approximately 807 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Dover?

Tenant-paid rents in Dover's assisted buildings typically range from about $320 to $730 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 Dover?

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 Dover?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Morris County: about $1,822/mo for one-bedroom and $2,205/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Dover, NJ

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Dover with roughly 807 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $320 to $730 per month. Median reported wait: about 38 months.

assisted properties

807

subsidized units

$525

typical rent

38 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Dover

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Dover

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Morris County Housing Public Housing	304	$730	38 mo
Mill Pond Towers Associates PB Section 8	127	$320	—
Spruce Senior LIHTC	91	—	—
Spruce Senior Housing #649 LIHTC	90	—	—
Dover LIHTC	69	—	—
Dover Veterans LIHTC	67	—	—
Senior Citz Bldg Public Housing	59	$389	—

Section 8 apartments in Dover (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
Mill Pond Towers Associates PB Section 8	127	$320	—

Public housing developments in Dover

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
Morris County Housing Public Housing	304	$730	38 mo
Senior Citz Bldg Public Housing	59	$389	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Dover

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
Spruce Senior LIHTC	91	—	—
Spruce Senior Housing #649 LIHTC	90	—	—
Dover LIHTC	69	—	—
Dover Veterans LIHTC	67	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Morris County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Morris County: studio $1,612, 1-BR $1,822, 2-BR $2,205, 3-BR $2,761, 4-BR $3,137.

Full FMR table for Morris County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Dover

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.