Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Orange, NJ
There are 33 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Orange with roughly 2,977 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 23 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $387 to $472 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Orange
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Orange
Section 8 apartments in Orange (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Towers PB Section 8 | 236 | $451 | — |
| Orange Park Apartments PB Section 8 | 143 | $456 | — |
| Mount Carmel Towers PB Section 8 | 142 | $472 | — |
| Orange Senior Citizens Housing PB Section 8 | 132 | $391 | — |
| Walter G Alexander Development Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 65 | — | — |
| Walter G. Alexander Redevelopment Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Salem Towers Apartments - 5600 PB Section 8 | 46 | $399 | — |
| Valley View Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Orange
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Manor Public Housing | 250 | $387 | 13 mo |
| Walter G. Alexander Village Iii Public Housing | 6 | — | — |
| Walter G. Alexander Village I Public Housing | 4 | — | — |
| Walter G. Alexander Village Ii Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Orange
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Dodd Apartments LIHTC | 299 | — | — |
| Oakwood Towers LIHTC | 237 | — | — |
| Mt. Carmel LIHTC | 143 | — | — |
| Harvard Printing LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Harvard Printing Mixed Income LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Galento Plaza Transit Village LIHTC | 113 | — | — |
| Linc 32 at Orange Station LIHTC | 113 | — | — |
| 50-55 South Essex Avenue #1201 LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
| Lincoln Avenue Apartments #454 LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Walter G. Alexander Development - Phase I LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Walter G. Alexander Village - Phase I LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Litc#06913 Essex Housing Preservation LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| Litc#06902 Tri-corner Homes LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Walter G Alexander, Ph Ii Senior LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Lincoln Court - Phase Ii #480 LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
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 Orange
- 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
- Newark City, NJ
- Nutley, 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.