Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Elizabeth, NJ
There are 61 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Elizabeth with roughly 3,457 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 48 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $351 to $597 per month. Median reported wait: about 90 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Elizabeth
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Elizabeth
Section 8 apartments in Elizabeth (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portside Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 168 | — | — |
| Parkers Walk Llc PB Section 8 | 95 | $597 | — |
| Alexian Manor PB Section 8 | 75 | $355 | — |
| Alexian Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Waters Edge Crescent LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Oaks at Westminster Urban Renewal PB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Westminster Heights Urban Renewal PB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Portside Ii PB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Oakwood Plaza Apts. Aka Parkers Vie PB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
| Waters Edge Apartments Llc PB Section 8 | 0 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Elizabeth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mravlag Manor Public Housing | 423 | $422 | 81 mo |
| J Wm Farley Tws Public Housing | 374 | $371 | 90 mo |
| Ford Leonard Tws Public Housing | 122 | $364 | 89 mo |
| O`donnell-dempsey Twrs Public Housing | 100 | $351 | 108 mo |
| 205 First Street Public Housing | 12 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Elizabeth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Homes Hope Vi LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| Westport Homes Hope Vi #600 LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| Parkers Walk LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Elizabeth Senior Apartments LIHTC | 87 | — | — |
| Elizabeth Senior Building LIHTC | 86 | — | — |
| Westminster Heights LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Westminster Heights #1101 LIHTC | 84 | — | — |
| Litc#06401 Alexian Manor LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Elizabeth Hope Vi - Phase I LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Elizabeth Hope Vi - Phase I #560 LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Oaks at Westminster #1102 LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| E'port Family Homes #1724 LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| E-port Family Homes LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Parker's View LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Winfield Scott Tower LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
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
- 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 City, 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.