Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Newark City, NJ
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Newark City with roughly 2,618 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 21 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Newark City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Newark City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia King Village LIHTC | 422 | — | — |
| 777 Mccarter Highway LIHTC | 370 | — | — |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I and Ii LIHTC | 305 | — | — |
| Zion Tower LIHTC | 268 | — | — |
| New Community Associates LIHTC | 224 | — | — |
| Villa Victoria Apartments LIHTC | 194 | — | — |
| Spruce Gardens LIHTC | 105 | — | — |
| Baxter Park South LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Brick Towers - Phase I LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Lincoln Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Richardson Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Newark Genesis Apartments LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Two Osborne Terrace LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Roseville Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| The Plaza at Springfield Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Scudder Homes Senior Housing LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Corinthian Homes LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Telephone Heights LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Broadway Estates LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| St. James Ii LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| 144-150 Brunswick Street Apartments LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Newark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Richardson Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
| Roseville Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| The Plaza at Springfield Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Newark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia King Village LIHTC | 422 | — | — |
| 777 Mccarter Highway LIHTC | 370 | — | — |
| Pilgrim Baptist Village I and Ii LIHTC | 305 | — | — |
| Zion Tower LIHTC | 268 | — | — |
| New Community Associates LIHTC | 224 | — | — |
| Villa Victoria Apartments LIHTC | 194 | — | — |
| Spruce Gardens LIHTC | 105 | — | — |
| Baxter Park South LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Brick Towers - Phase I LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Newark Genesis Apartments LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Two Osborne Terrace LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Scudder Homes Senior Housing LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Corinthian Homes LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Telephone Heights LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Broadway Estates LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
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 Newark 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
- Bloomfield, NJ
- City of Orange, NJ
- East Orange, NJ
- Irvington, NJ
- Maplewood, NJ
- Montclair, NJ
- Newark, 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.