Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Jersey City, NJ
There are 154 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Jersey City with roughly 12,846 assisted units — including 43 project-based Section 8 buildings, 22 public housing developments, and 102 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $303 to $1,069 per month. Median reported wait: about 67 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Jersey City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Jersey City
Section 8 apartments in Jersey City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Plaza Apts. Ii PB Section 8 | 480 | $571 | — |
| Salem Lafayette PB Section 8 | 412 | $477 | — |
| Van Wagenen Ave. Apt I PB Section 8 | 231 | $483 | — |
| A.m.f.p. Blaine Apts. Llc PB Section 8 | 224 | $394 | — |
| Boyd Mcguiness PB Section 8 | 211 | $375 | — |
| Montgomery Gateway East I PB Section 8 | 200 | $560 | — |
| Montgomery Gateway East Ii PB Section 8 | 189 | $555 | — |
| Villa Borinquen PB Section 8 | 181 | $736 | — |
| Audobon Park Associates PB Section 8 | 167 | $439 | — |
| Muhlenberg Gardens PB Section 8 | 150 | $436 | — |
| Lexington Manor Apts PB Section 8 | 149 | $441 | — |
| Kennedy Blvd. Rehab Fairview PB Section 8 | 145 | $417 | — |
| Brunswick Estates PB Section 8 | 130 | $704 | — |
| Journal Square Tower LIHTCPB Section 8 | 130 | — | — |
| Van Wagenen Ave. Apt Ii PB Section 8 | 113 | $530 | — |
Public housing developments in Jersey City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Grdns Public Housing | 356 | $437 | 33 mo |
| Booker T Washington Apts Public Housing | 298 | $586 | 75 mo |
| Curries Woods Public Housing | 295 | $856 | 65 mo |
| Marion Grdns Public Housing | 230 | $602 | 73 mo |
| Hudson Grdns Public Housing | 220 | $712 | 18 mo |
| Holland Grdns Public Housing | 189 | — | — |
| Lafayette Senior Living Center Public Housing | 82 | $382 | 46 mo |
| Gloria Robinson Court Homes Ii Public Housing | 71 | $664 | 64 mo |
| Gloria Robinson Court Homes I Public Housing | 58 | $805 | 68 mo |
| Thomas Stewart Apts Public Housing | 48 | $444 | — |
| Woodward Terrace Public Housing | 45 | $782 | 227 mo |
| Pacific Court Public Housing | 41 | $968 | — |
| Barbara Place Terrace Public Housing | 40 | $778 | 191 mo |
| Ocean Pointe East and West Public Housing | 40 | $424 | 7 mo |
| Glenview I Public Housing | 38 | $601 | 164 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Jersey City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Lafayette Apartments LIHTC | 412 | — | — |
| Whitlock Mills LIHTC | 330 | — | — |
| Whitlock Mills #1764 LIHTC | 246 | — | — |
| Lexington Manor LIHTC | 152 | — | — |
| Brunswick Estates LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Brunswick Estates/city Crossing Litc#1555 LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Jersey City Ymca Redevelopment LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Jersey City Ymca Redevelopment #485 LIHTC | 131 | — | — |
| Montgomery Family Phase I LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| Montgomery Gardens LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| Montgomery Gardens Fmly #1653 Aka Mill Creek LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| Lafayette Village LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Jackson Green LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Ocean Towers LIHTC | 99 | — | — |
| Fairview Heights LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
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 Jersey City
- 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
- Hoboken, 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.