How many low income apartments are in North Bergen, NJ?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in North Bergen with approximately 1,944 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in North Bergen?

Tenant-paid rents in North Bergen's assisted buildings typically range from about $406 to $838 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in North Bergen?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in North Bergen?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hudson County: about $2,458/mo for one-bedroom and $2,763/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in North Bergen, NJ

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in North Bergen with roughly 1,944 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $406 to $838 per month. Median reported wait: about 26 months.

assisted properties

1,944

subsidized units

$622

typical rent

26 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in North Bergen

Complete directory of subsidized housing in North Bergen

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Cullum Tws Public Housing	308	$406	20 mo
Westview Towers PB Section 8	296	$583	—
Lawler Tws Public Housing	253	$466	35 mo
Terrace Apts Public Housing	252	$439	25 mo
Meadow View Public Housing	172	$838	26 mo
Granton Gardens PB Section 8	155	$757	—
New Floral Gardens I-b PB Section 8	141	$697	—
New Floral Gardens Ii PB Section 8	113	$470	—
North Bergen Renaissance I #587 LIHTC	104	—	—
New Floral Gardens I-a PB Section 8	89	$656	—
North Bergen Supportive Housing LIHTC	61	—	—

Section 8 apartments in North Bergen (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
Westview Towers PB Section 8	296	$583	—
Granton Gardens PB Section 8	155	$757	—
New Floral Gardens I-b PB Section 8	141	$697	—
New Floral Gardens Ii PB Section 8	113	$470	—
New Floral Gardens I-a PB Section 8	89	$656	—

Public housing developments in North Bergen

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
Cullum Tws Public Housing	308	$406	20 mo
Lawler Tws Public Housing	253	$466	35 mo
Terrace Apts Public Housing	252	$439	25 mo
Meadow View Public Housing	172	$838	26 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in North Bergen

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
North Bergen Renaissance I #587 LIHTC	104	—	—
North Bergen Supportive Housing LIHTC	61	—	—

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 North Bergen

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.