Low Income & Subsidized Housing in New Brunswick City, NJ
There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in New Brunswick City with roughly 463 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in New Brunswick City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in New Brunswick City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick Apartments #2156 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 206 | — | — |
| Skyline Tower LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| New Brunswick Homes Hope Vi Phase I LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Hoffman Pavilion LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Providence Square Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in New Brunswick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick Apartments #2156 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 206 | — | — |
| Providence Square Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 53 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in New Brunswick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Tower LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| New Brunswick Homes Hope Vi Phase I LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Hoffman Pavilion LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Middlesex County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Middlesex County: studio $1,804, 1-BR $1,978, 2-BR $2,486, 3-BR $2,981, 4-BR $3,296.
Full FMR table for Middlesex County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in New Brunswick 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
- Avenel, NJ
- Carteret, NJ
- Cranbury, NJ
- East Brunswick, NJ
- Edison, NJ
- Edison Twp., NJ
- Highland Park, NJ
- Monmouth Junction, NJ
- New Brunswick, NJ
- North Brunswick, NJ
- Old Bridge, NJ
- Perth Amboy, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.