Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Paterson, NJ
There are 68 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Paterson with roughly 5,131 assisted units — including 22 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 44 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $274 to $671 per month. Median reported wait: about 47 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Paterson
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Paterson
Section 8 apartments in Paterson (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Towers I PB Section 8 | 304 | $437 | — |
| Riverview Towers Ii PB Section 8 | 304 | $471 | — |
| Triangle Village Prop., Llc PB Section 8 | 158 | $671 | — |
| Colt Arms - 5137 PB Section 8 | 154 | $396 | — |
| Essex Phoenix Mills PB Section 8 | 144 | $438 | — |
| Jackson Slater Apartments PB Section 8 | 142 | $601 | — |
| Paterson Hope 98 Urban Renewal LIHTCPB Section 8 | 109 | — | — |
| Maurice J Brick Residence PB Section 8 | 91 | $367 | — |
| Incca Carroll St Houses Llc PB Section 8 | 82 | $569 | — |
| Madison Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | $555 | — |
| Hinchliffe Residential LIHTCPB Section 8 | 74 | — | — |
| North of Main Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Aspen Hamilton Apartments PB Section 8 | 68 | $409 | — |
| Hamilton Square #2242 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 68 | — | — |
| Congdon Mill LIHTCPB Section 8 | 66 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Paterson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcbride, Masiello and Canfield Devels Public Housing | 384 | $379 | 44 mo |
| Barnert, Cotton and Griffin Developments Public Housing | 308 | $405 | 49 mo |
| Belmont Public Housing | 25 | $342 | — |
| Sojourner Douglass Homes Public Housing | 20 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Paterson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Arms LIHTC | 207 | — | — |
| Riverside Village Apartments Phase 1 LIHTC | 165 | — | — |
| Great Falls LIHTC | 145 | — | — |
| Greater Paterson Development #574 LIHTC | 109 | — | — |
| Paterson Hope 98 Urban Renewal #574 LIHTC | 109 | — | — |
| Christopher Columbus Homes #592 LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Belmont Apartments LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Paterson Hope Vi LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Riverside Senior Apartments LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Apollo Dye Sr. LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Greater Paterson Development, North Main Street LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Apollo Senior LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Hamilton Square #419 LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Apollo Dye Senior LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Congdon Mill #0902 LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
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
- 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 City, 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.