How many low income apartments are in Penns Grove, NJ?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Penns Grove with approximately 491 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Penns Grove?

Tenant-paid rents in Penns Grove's assisted buildings typically range from about $391 to $477 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 Penns Grove?

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 Penns Grove?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Salem County: about $1,520/mo for one-bedroom and $1,810/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Penns Grove, NJ

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Penns Grove with roughly 491 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $391 to $477 per month. Median reported wait: about 20 months.

assisted properties

491

subsidized units

$434

typical rent

20 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Penns Grove

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Penns Grove

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Penn Tws South Public Housing	153	$477	20 mo
Penns Grove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	144	—	—
Pennsgrove Gardens Ii PB Section 8	107	$391	—
Penn Village Apartments PB Section 8	58	$419	—
Pennsgrove Gardens I PB Section 8	29	$404	—

Section 8 apartments in Penns Grove (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
Penns Grove Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	144	—	—
Pennsgrove Gardens Ii PB Section 8	107	$391	—
Penn Village Apartments PB Section 8	58	$419	—
Pennsgrove Gardens I PB Section 8	29	$404	—

Public housing developments in Penns Grove

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
Penn Tws South Public Housing	153	$477	20 mo

Voucher rent limits: Salem County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Salem County: studio $1,397, 1-BR $1,520, 2-BR $1,810, 3-BR $2,170, 4-BR $2,423.

Full FMR table for Salem County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Penns Grove

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.