How many low income apartments are in Ewing, NJ?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Ewing with approximately 356 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Ewing?

Tenant-paid rents in Ewing's assisted buildings typically range from about $422 to $422 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 Ewing?

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 Ewing?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Mercer County: about $1,545/mo for one-bedroom and $1,950/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Ewing, NJ

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Ewing with roughly 356 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $422 to $422 per month.

assisted properties

356

subsidized units

$422

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Ewing

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Ewing

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Park Place Associates PB Section 8	125	$422	—
Ewing Independent Living Litc#0752 LIHTC	72	—	—
Ujima Village #652 LIHTC	51	—	—
Ujima Village - Litc #652 LIHTC	51	—	—
Birmingham Gardens LIHTC	47	—	—
Ewing Supervised Apartments PB Section 8	6	—	—
Ewing Consumer Home §811	4	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Ewing (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
Park Place Associates PB Section 8	125	$422	—
Ewing Supervised Apartments PB Section 8	6	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Ewing

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
Ewing Independent Living Litc#0752 LIHTC	72	—	—
Ujima Village #652 LIHTC	51	—	—
Ujima Village - Litc #652 LIHTC	51	—	—
Birmingham Gardens LIHTC	47	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Mercer County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Mercer County: studio $1,344, 1-BR $1,545, 2-BR $1,950, 3-BR $2,338, 4-BR $2,670.

Full FMR table for Mercer County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Ewing

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.