How many low income apartments are in Garfield, NJ?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Garfield with approximately 491 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Garfield?

Tenant-paid rents in Garfield's assisted buildings typically range from about $530 to $671 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 Garfield?

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 Garfield?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Bergen County: about $2,024/mo for one-bedroom and $2,324/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Garfield, NJ

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Garfield with roughly 491 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $530 to $671 per month. Median reported wait: about 176 months.

assisted properties

491

subsidized units

$601

typical rent

176 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Garfield

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Garfield

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Gen Pulaski Ct Public Housing	171	$671	176 mo
Golden Tws Public Housing	149	$542	162 mo
Belmont Grdn Public Housing	135	$530	179 mo
Garfield Senior Housing #471 LIHTC	36	—	—

Public housing developments in Garfield

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
Gen Pulaski Ct Public Housing	171	$671	176 mo
Golden Tws Public Housing	149	$542	162 mo
Belmont Grdn Public Housing	135	$530	179 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Garfield

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
Garfield Senior Housing #471 LIHTC	36	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Bergen County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bergen County: studio $1,778, 1-BR $2,024, 2-BR $2,324, 3-BR $2,835, 4-BR $3,618.

Full FMR table for Bergen County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Garfield

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.