Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Elizabeth City, NJ
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Elizabeth City with roughly 228 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Elizabeth City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Elizabeth City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Edge Crescent LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Sierra Gardens LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| 205 First Street Senior Housing Development LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| James T. Kirk Gardens LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Urban Renewal of Elizabethport, L.p. LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Madison Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | — | — |
| 800 East Jersey Street LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| 950 East Grand Corporation LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| 120-126 Westfield Avenue LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Elm Street LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Elizabeth City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Elizabeth City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Edge Crescent LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Sierra Gardens LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| 205 First Street Senior Housing Development LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| James T. Kirk Gardens LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Urban Renewal of Elizabethport, L.p. LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| 800 East Jersey Street LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| 950 East Grand Corporation LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| 120-126 Westfield Avenue LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| Elm Street LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Union County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Union County: studio $1,612, 1-BR $1,822, 2-BR $2,205, 3-BR $2,761, 4-BR $3,137.
Full FMR table for Union County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Elizabeth City
- 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
- Cranford, NJ
- Elizabeth, NJ
- Linden, NJ
- Plainfield, NJ
- Plainfield City, NJ
- Rahway, NJ
- Roselle, NJ
- Westfield, NJ
- Newark, NJ
- Jersey City, NJ
- Camden, NJ
- Trenton, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.