Low Income & Subsidized Housing in East Orange, NJ
There are 52 subsidized and income-restricted properties in East Orange with roughly 5,653 assisted units — including 24 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 33 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $308 to $538 per month. Median reported wait: about 7 months.
Map of subsidized housing in East Orange
Complete directory of subsidized housing in East Orange
Section 8 apartments in East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Towers PB Section 8 | 405 | $495 | — |
| Norman Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 405 | — | — |
| Corinthian Towers PB Section 8 | 220 | $433 | — |
| Heritage House PB Section 8 | 204 | $348 | — |
| Heritage House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 204 | — | — |
| Arlington House Apartments #2240 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 179 | — | — |
| Arlington House PB Section 8 | 178 | $388 | — |
| Prospect Park PB Section 8 | 130 | $369 | — |
| Bailey-holt Towers PB Section 8 | 127 | $436 | — |
| Coppergate House PB Section 8 | 124 | $409 | — |
| The Pavilion PB Section 8 | 119 | $414 | — |
| Hampshire House PB Section 8 | 115 | $396 | — |
| Peter Antonellis Tower PB Section 8 | 110 | $467 | — |
| Dr. King Plaza @ North Harrison LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Arlington Grove LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | — | — |
Public housing developments in East Orange
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Towers Public Housing | 64 | $370 | 7 mo |
| Halsted Plaza Ii Public Housing | 7 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion LIHTC | 298 | — | — |
| The Pavillion LIHTC | 298 | — | — |
| Litc#1050 Heritage House Aka Fern Pres. LIHTC | 204 | — | — |
| Vista Village LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Vista Village LIHTC | 180 | — | — |
| Arlington LIHTC | 178 | — | — |
| Prospect Park LIHTC | 130 | — | — |
| Hampshire House LIHTC | 115 | — | — |
| Brick Church Commons Aka Dr. King Plaza Iii LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Doctor King Plaza at North Harrison Street LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Mciver Homes LIHTC | 87 | — | — |
| Carthage Doddtown Plaza LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Chestnut Park Apartments LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| East Orange Senior Supportive Housing LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Essex Properties - South Munn Court Yard LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
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 East 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
- City of 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.