How many low income apartments are in Union City, NJ?

HUD administrative data tracks 16 subsidized properties in Union City with approximately 1,330 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Union City?

Tenant-paid rents in Union City's assisted buildings typically range from about $379 to $684 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 Union City?

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 Union City?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Hudson County: about $2,458/mo for one-bedroom and $2,763/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Union City, NJ

There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Union City with roughly 1,330 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 4 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $379 to $684 per month. Median reported wait: about 113 months.

assisted properties

1,330

subsidized units

$532

typical rent

113 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Union City

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Union City

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Bella Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	230	$428	—
Hillside Terr 1 Public Housing	147	$631	152 mo
Hillside Terr 2 Public Housing	111	$684	93 mo
720 8th Street LIHTC	101	—	—
Senior Citizens Public Housing	101	$379	132 mo
Columbian Ct Public Housing	96	$644	3 mo
St. Michael's Monastery #1551 LIHTC	70	—	—
St. Michael's Pavilion #1551 LIHTC	70	—	—
St. Michaels Monastery LIHTC	70	—	—
St. Michaels Pavilion LIHTC	70	—	—
Holy Rosary Senior Residence §202 Senior	60	$400	—
The Palisades LIHTC	45	—	—
The Palisades #611 LIHTC	45	—	—
The Palisades #611 LIHTC	41	—	—
The Union City Renaissance - Litc #609 LIHTC	37	—	—
The Renaissance LIHTC	36	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Union 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
Bella Vista Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	230	$428	—

Public housing developments in Union City

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
Hillside Terr 1 Public Housing	147	$631	152 mo
Hillside Terr 2 Public Housing	111	$684	93 mo
Senior Citizens Public Housing	101	$379	132 mo
Columbian Ct Public Housing	96	$644	3 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Union 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
720 8th Street LIHTC	101	—	—
St. Michael's Monastery #1551 LIHTC	70	—	—
St. Michael's Pavilion #1551 LIHTC	70	—	—
St. Michaels Monastery LIHTC	70	—	—
St. Michaels Pavilion LIHTC	70	—	—
The Palisades LIHTC	45	—	—
The Palisades #611 LIHTC	45	—	—
The Palisades #611 LIHTC	41	—	—
The Union City Renaissance - Litc #609 LIHTC	37	—	—
The Renaissance LIHTC	36	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Hudson County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hudson County: studio $2,407, 1-BR $2,458, 2-BR $2,763, 3-BR $3,367, 4-BR $3,955.

Full FMR table for Hudson County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Union 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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.