Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Plainfield, NJ
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Plainfield with roughly 1,880 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $352 to $595 per month. Median reported wait: about 30 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Plainfield
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Plainfield
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leland Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 256 | — | — |
| Richmond Tws Public Housing | 219 | $383 | 10 mo |
| Plainfield Tower West PB Section 8 | 154 | $427 | — |
| Cedarbrook Apartments LIHTC | 141 | — | — |
| Cedarbrook Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 141 | — | — |
| Cedarbrook Park Apartments LIHTC | 140 | — | — |
| Litc#0847 Cedarbrook Apartments LIHTC | 140 | — | — |
| Joanne Hollis Gardens Public Housing | 125 | $595 | 49 mo |
| Netherwood Village PB Section 8 | 107 | $375 | — |
| Oahs Netherwoods Village LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| Liberty Village PB Section 8 | 96 | $352 | — |
| The Station at Grant Avenue LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Horizons at Plainfield #657 LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Covenant Manor §202 Senior | 57 | $468 | — |
| East Front St Condominiums LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| East Front St. Condominiums #200 LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Group Home Iii PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Cpnj Plainfield Residence Ii, Inc §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Cpnj Plainfield Residence, Inc §811 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Plainfield (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leland Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | 256 | — | — |
| Plainfield Tower West PB Section 8 | 154 | $427 | — |
| Cedarbrook Park Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 141 | — | — |
| Netherwood Village PB Section 8 | 107 | $375 | — |
| Liberty Village PB Section 8 | 96 | $352 | — |
| Group Home Iii PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Plainfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Tws Public Housing | 219 | $383 | 10 mo |
| Joanne Hollis Gardens Public Housing | 125 | $595 | 49 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Plainfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarbrook Apartments LIHTC | 141 | — | — |
| Cedarbrook Park Apartments LIHTC | 140 | — | — |
| Litc#0847 Cedarbrook Apartments LIHTC | 140 | — | — |
| Oahs Netherwoods Village LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| The Station at Grant Avenue LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Horizons at Plainfield #657 LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| East Front St Condominiums LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| East Front St. Condominiums #200 LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Union County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Union County: studio $1,612, 1-BR $1,822, 2-BR $2,205, 3-BR $2,761, 4-BR $3,137.
Full FMR table for Union County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Plainfield
- 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
- Cranford, NJ
- Elizabeth, NJ
- Elizabeth City, NJ
- Linden, NJ
- Plainfield City, NJ
- Rahway, NJ
- Roselle, NJ
- Westfield, NJ
- Newark, NJ
- Jersey City, NJ
- Camden, NJ
- Trenton, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.