Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Irvington, NJ
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Irvington with roughly 1,583 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $342 to $448 per month. Median reported wait: about 2 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Irvington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Irvington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camptown Gardens Public Housing | 240 | $404 | 2 mo |
| Camptown Gardens Public Housing | 190 | $360 | — |
| Berkeley Terrace LIHTC | 153 | — | — |
| Berkeley Terrace PB Section 8 | 152 | $396 | — |
| Berkeley Terrace LIHTC | 152 | — | — |
| Irvington Seniors Apartments PB Section 8 | 134 | $439 | — |
| Irvington Uaw PB Section 8 | 128 | $448 | — |
| Hilltop Apartments LIHTC | 113 | — | — |
| Hilltop Apartments - Litc# 1514 LIHTC | 113 | — | — |
| Hilltop Senior Litc #2016 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | — | — |
| Irvington Gardens PB Section 8 | 39 | $342 | — |
| Clarshire Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Clarshire I LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| The Summit LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| The Summit #626 LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| 599 20th St LIHTC | — | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Irvington (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Terrace PB Section 8 | 152 | $396 | — |
| Irvington Seniors Apartments PB Section 8 | 134 | $439 | — |
| Irvington Uaw PB Section 8 | 128 | $448 | — |
| Hilltop Senior Litc #2016 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 95 | — | — |
| Irvington Gardens PB Section 8 | 39 | $342 | — |
Public housing developments in Irvington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camptown Gardens Public Housing | 240 | $404 | 2 mo |
| Camptown Gardens Public Housing | 190 | $360 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Irvington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Terrace LIHTC | 153 | — | — |
| Berkeley Terrace LIHTC | 152 | — | — |
| Hilltop Apartments LIHTC | 113 | — | — |
| Hilltop Apartments - Litc# 1514 LIHTC | 113 | — | — |
| Clarshire Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Clarshire I LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| The Summit LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| The Summit #626 LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| 599 20th St LIHTC | — | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Essex County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Essex County: studio $1,612, 1-BR $1,822, 2-BR $2,205, 3-BR $2,761, 4-BR $3,137.
Full FMR table for Essex County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Irvington
- 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
- Bloomfield, NJ
- City of Orange, NJ
- East Orange, NJ
- Maplewood, NJ
- Montclair, NJ
- Newark, NJ
- Newark City, NJ
- Nutley, NJ
- Orange, NJ
- Orange City, NJ
- South Orange, NJ
- Verona, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.