Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Paterson City, NJ
There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Paterson City with roughly 891 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 12 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Paterson City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Paterson City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Village Apartments Phase L LIHTC | 165 | — | — |
| Greater Paterson Development LIHTC | 109 | — | — |
| Christopher Columbus Homes LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Alexander Hamilton Phase I LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Riverside Village Senior Apartments Phase Ii LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Argus Ellison Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Hamilton Square LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Barclay Street Housing #2148 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Acorn Straight Apartments LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Eva's Village Apartments LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Belmont Towers LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Sojourner Douglass Homes LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Paterson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argus Ellison Development LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| Barclay Street Housing #2148 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Paterson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Village Apartments Phase L LIHTC | 165 | — | — |
| Greater Paterson Development LIHTC | 109 | — | — |
| Christopher Columbus Homes LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Alexander Hamilton Phase I LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Riverside Village Senior Apartments Phase Ii LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Hamilton Square LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Acorn Straight Apartments LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Eva's Village Apartments LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Belmont Towers LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
| Sojourner Douglass Homes LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
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 Paterson 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
- Clifton, NJ
- Passaic, NJ
- Paterson, NJ
- Wayne, NJ
- West Milford, NJ
- Newark, NJ
- Jersey City, NJ
- Camden, NJ
- Trenton, NJ
- Atlantic City, NJ
- East Orange, NJ
- Elizabeth, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.