How many low income apartments are in Phillipsburg, NJ?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Phillipsburg with approximately 689 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Phillipsburg?

Tenant-paid rents in Phillipsburg's assisted buildings typically range from about $449 to $636 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 Phillipsburg?

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 Phillipsburg?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Warren County: about $1,527/mo for one-bedroom and $1,895/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Phillipsburg, NJ

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Phillipsburg with roughly 689 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $449 to $636 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.

assisted properties

689

subsidized units

$543

typical rent

6 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Phillipsburg

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Phillipsburg

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Heckman Terrace Public Housing	372	$636	4 mo
Heckman House Public Housing	206	$449	8 mo
Clymer Village PB Section 8	81	$486	—
Don Ver Apartments LIHTC	10	—	—
Don Ver Apartments #707 LIHTC	10	—	—
Alternatives 2004 §811	7	—	—
Pohatcong Consumer Home §811	3	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Phillipsburg (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
Clymer Village PB Section 8	81	$486	—

Public housing developments in Phillipsburg

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
Heckman Terrace Public Housing	372	$636	4 mo
Heckman House Public Housing	206	$449	8 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Phillipsburg

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
Don Ver Apartments LIHTC	10	—	—
Don Ver Apartments #707 LIHTC	10	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Warren County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Warren County: studio $1,517, 1-BR $1,527, 2-BR $1,895, 3-BR $2,404, 4-BR $2,800.

Full FMR table for Warren County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Phillipsburg

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.