Hawthorne, NJ Low Income Housing

Hawthorne, NJ Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Hawthorne, NJ

How do I qualify for low income housing in Hawthorne, NJ?
To qualify for low income housing in New Jersey, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Hawthorne, NJ

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Hawthorne, 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.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Hawthorne, NJ. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Hawthorne, New Jersey - Passaic County

Studio Apartments $1,579
One Bedroom Apartments $1,832
Two Bedroom Apartments $2,275
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,859

List of Low Income Housing in or near Hawthorne, NJ

Glen Rock - Glen Rock

641 Lincoln Ave
Glen Rock, NJ - 07452
(201) 358-8000
Glen Rock is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Glen Rock for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Passaic County
Listing Location: 1.14 miles from Hawthorne

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Family House - Prospect Park

206 Fairview Ave
Prospect Park, NJ - 07508
973-303-8949
Very quite area Very clean and spacious 2 Bedroom, living room and eat in kitchen 3rd FloorWasher and Dryer Hook-up in basement(NO PETS)...see full details
Passaic County
Listing Location: 1.48 miles from Hawthorne


Sam's Place Apartments - Paterson

446-60 East 19th St.
Paterson, NJ - 07524
(973) 594-0058
Sam's Place Apartments offers low income two and three bedroom units. This is a Low Income Housing community and will have rent and income restrictions based on the Area Median Income. *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
Passaic County
Listing Location: 1.61 miles from Hawthorne


Haledon Consumer Home - Haledon

639 Belmont Ave
Haledon, NJ - 07508
(732) 866-4330
Haledon Consumer Home is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Haledon Consumer Home for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Passaic County
Listing Location: 1.63 miles from Hawthorne

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Madison Apartments - Paterson

504 Madison Ave
Paterson, NJ - 07514
973-242-1445
Madison Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Madison Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Passaic County
Listing Location: 1.76 miles from Hawthorne

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Incca-carroll - Paterson

40 Carroll St
Paterson, NJ - 07501
973-523-7273
Incca-carroll is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Incca-carroll for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Passaic County
Listing Location: 1.82 miles from Hawthorne

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Carroll Street Apartments - Paterson

47-49 Carroll St
Paterson, NJ - 07501
(917) 405-7222
Carroll Street Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Carroll Street Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Passaic County
Listing Location: 1.85 miles from Hawthorne

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Rising Dove Senior Apartments - Paterson

Corner Of Carroll Street And 12th Avenue
Paterson, NJ - 7501
973-345-7701
Rising Dove Senior Apartments is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Rising Dove Senior Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Passaic County
Listing Location: 1.93 miles from Hawthorne

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Aspen Hamilton Apt - Paterson

280 12th Ave
Paterson, NJ - 07514
973-523-8820
Aspen Hamilton Apt is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Aspen Hamilton Apt for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Passaic County
Listing Location: 1.97 miles from Hawthorne

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Federation Apartments - Paterson

510 E 27th St
Paterson, NJ - 07514
973-881-8141
Federation Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Federation Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Passaic County
Listing Location: 2.02 miles from Hawthorne

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Hawthorne, NJ

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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