How many low income apartments are in Passaic, NJ?

HUD administrative data tracks 15 subsidized properties in Passaic with approximately 1,494 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Passaic?

Tenant-paid rents in Passaic's assisted buildings typically range from about $372 to $682 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 Passaic?

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 Passaic?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Passaic County: about $2,024/mo for one-bedroom and $2,324/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Passaic, NJ

There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Passaic with roughly 1,494 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $372 to $682 per month. Median reported wait: about 49 months.

assisted properties

1,494

subsidized units

$527

typical rent

49 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Passaic

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Passaic

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Speer Vlg Public Housing	383	$671	49 mo
Boulevard Senior Citizens PB Section 8	186	$408	—
Passaic Housing Authority Rad LIHTC	130	—	—
Passaic Sr. LIHTC	130	—	—
River Drive Residence #610 LIHTC	100	—	—
River Road Residence #610 LIHTC	100	—	—
Monsignor Joseph Brestel Residence PB Section 8	95	$372	—
Chestnut Homes LIHTC	76	—	—
Chestnut Street Housing, Inc. LIHTC	76	—	—
Chestnut Street Housing PB Section 8	75	$682	—
Highview Terrace PB Section 8	58	$387	—
Garden Street Senior Citizens LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
The Garden Building LIHTCPB Section 8	39	—	—
Passaic Consumer Home §811	4	—	—
49 Pine Street LIHTC	2	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Passaic (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
Boulevard Senior Citizens PB Section 8	186	$408	—
Monsignor Joseph Brestel Residence PB Section 8	95	$372	—
Chestnut Street Housing PB Section 8	75	$682	—
Highview Terrace PB Section 8	58	$387	—
Garden Street Senior Citizens LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
The Garden Building LIHTCPB Section 8	39	—	—

Public housing developments in Passaic

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
Speer Vlg Public Housing	383	$671	49 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Passaic

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
Passaic Housing Authority Rad LIHTC	130	—	—
Passaic Sr. LIHTC	130	—	—
River Drive Residence #610 LIHTC	100	—	—
River Road Residence #610 LIHTC	100	—	—
Chestnut Homes LIHTC	76	—	—
Chestnut Street Housing, Inc. LIHTC	76	—	—
49 Pine Street LIHTC	2	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Passaic County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Passaic County: studio $1,778, 1-BR $2,024, 2-BR $2,324, 3-BR $2,835, 4-BR $3,618.

Full FMR table for Passaic County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Passaic

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.