Elizabeth, NJ Low Income Housing

Types of Low Income Housing in Elizabeth, NJ

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Elizabeth, NJ, including:

Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Elizabeth, New Jersey - Union County

Studio Apartments $1,379

One Bedroom Apartments $1,590

Two Bedroom Apartments $1,916

Three Bedroom Apartments $2,424

List of Low Income Housing in or near Elizabeth, NJ

Portside Commons / Westport Homes - Elizabeth

255 Third Street
Elizabeth, NJ - 07206
(908) 965-3232
Portside Commons / Westport Homes offers 106 low income one, two, three and four bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing Tax Credit community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 5:00 pm *Given the demand for low income housing, there may be a waiting list. If this listing is incorrect, please contact us using the form below.* ...see full details
Union County

Housing Authority of Elizabeth NJ - Elizabeth

688 Maple Ave
Elizabeth, NJ - 07202
(908) 965 - 2400
Housing Authority of Elizabeth provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area ple...see full details
Union County

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Apartment Costs (user reports): $1848
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Must pay electric and gas but the heat is included
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Brand New Day - Elizabeth

176 First Street
Elizabeth, NJ - 07206
908-282-0781
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Union County

60-62 Division Street - Elizabeth

60-62 Division Street
Elizabeth, NJ - 7201
973-371-4500
60-62 Division Street is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact 60-62 Division Street for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Union County