Low Income & Subsidized Housing in West New York, NJ
There are 14 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West New York with roughly 1,557 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $572 to $572 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in West New York
Complete directory of subsidized housing in West New York
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Towers Co. PB Section 8 | 684 | $572 | — |
| Fillmore Tower #624 LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Fillmore Towers - Litc #624 LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Fillmore Towers / Madison + Dewey LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| West New York Housing - Fillmore LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| #06911 Kennedy Towers Ii LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Kennedy Towers Ii LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| The Willows at Park Pointe LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Horizon Heigts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Litc#0904 Horizon Heigts LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Madison & Dewey LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Madison & Dewey #631 LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| West New York/madison & Dewey Litc #631 LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| West New York Housing - Madison + Dewey LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in West New York (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Towers Co. PB Section 8 | 684 | $572 | — |
| Horizon Heigts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in West New York
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fillmore Tower #624 LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Fillmore Towers - Litc #624 LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| Fillmore Towers / Madison + Dewey LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| West New York Housing - Fillmore LIHTC | 108 | — | — |
| #06911 Kennedy Towers Ii LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Kennedy Towers Ii LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| The Willows at Park Pointe LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| Litc#0904 Horizon Heigts LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Madison & Dewey LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Madison & Dewey #631 LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| West New York/madison & Dewey Litc #631 LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| West New York Housing - Madison + Dewey LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
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 West New York
- 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
- Bayonne, NJ
- Hoboken, NJ
- Jersey City, NJ
- North Bergen, NJ
- Union City, NJ
- Weehawken, NJ
- West New York Town, NJ
- Newark, NJ
- Camden, NJ
- Trenton, NJ
- Atlantic City, NJ
- East Orange, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.