Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hoboken, NJ
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hoboken with roughly 2,667 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $388 to $865 per month. Median reported wait: about 24 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Hoboken
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hoboken
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Grdns Public Housing | 597 | $508 | 13 mo |
| Monroe & Adams Grdns Public Housing | 250 | $453 | 24 mo |
| Harrison Grdns Public Housing | 208 | $535 | 31 mo |
| Marian Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 153 | — | — |
| Hudson Square LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Marian Towers PB Section 8 | 148 | $411 | — |
| Columbian Towers PB Section 8 | 134 | $388 | — |
| 150 Observer Park LIHTC | 115 | — | — |
| Westview Associates PB Section 8 | 114 | $722 | — |
| C Columbus Grdns Public Housing | 97 | $641 | — |
| Hoboken North Hudson Ymca LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Hoboken Ymca #07912 LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| 1118 Adams Street #704 LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Church Square South Assoc. PB Section 8 | 79 | $709 | — |
| Eastview Associates PB Section 8 | 79 | $452 | — |
| Clocktowers Apartments PB Section 8 | 68 | $715 | — |
| Columbian Arms PB Section 8 | 66 | $464 | — |
| Elysian Estates PB Section 8 | 55 | $849 | — |
| Project Uplift PB Section 8 | 53 | $865 | — |
| Northvale Iv PB Section 8 | 11 | $783 | — |
| 421 Monroe Street LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Hoboken (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 153 | — | — |
| Marian Towers PB Section 8 | 148 | $411 | — |
| Columbian Towers PB Section 8 | 134 | $388 | — |
| Westview Associates PB Section 8 | 114 | $722 | — |
| Church Square South Assoc. PB Section 8 | 79 | $709 | — |
| Eastview Associates PB Section 8 | 79 | $452 | — |
| Clocktowers Apartments PB Section 8 | 68 | $715 | — |
| Columbian Arms PB Section 8 | 66 | $464 | — |
| Elysian Estates PB Section 8 | 55 | $849 | — |
| Project Uplift PB Section 8 | 53 | $865 | — |
| Northvale Iv PB Section 8 | 11 | $783 | — |
Public housing developments in Hoboken
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jackson Grdns Public Housing | 597 | $508 | 13 mo |
| Monroe & Adams Grdns Public Housing | 250 | $453 | 24 mo |
| Harrison Grdns Public Housing | 208 | $535 | 31 mo |
| C Columbus Grdns Public Housing | 97 | $641 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hoboken
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Square LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| 150 Observer Park LIHTC | 115 | — | — |
| Hoboken North Hudson Ymca LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Hoboken Ymca #07912 LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| 1118 Adams Street #704 LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| 421 Monroe Street LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Hudson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hudson County: studio $2,407, 1-BR $2,458, 2-BR $2,763, 3-BR $3,367, 4-BR $3,955.
Full FMR table for Hudson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Hoboken
- 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
- Bayonne, NJ
- Jersey City, NJ
- North Bergen, NJ
- Union City, NJ
- Weehawken, NJ
- West New York, NJ
- West New York Town, NJ
- Newark, NJ
- Camden, NJ
- Trenton, NJ
- Atlantic City, NJ
- East Orange, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.