Paterson, NJ Low Income Housing

Paterson, NJ Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Paterson, NJ

How do I qualify for low income housing in Paterson, 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 Paterson, NJ

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Paterson, 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 Paterson, 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 Paterson, 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 Paterson, NJ

Sam's Place Apartments - Paterson

446-60 East 19th St.
Paterson, NJ - 07524
(973) 594-0058
Passaic County

The Heritage at Alexander Hamilton - Paterson

685 E. 34th Street
Paterson, NJ - 07513
(973) 836-5077
Passaic County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): cold water, sewer and trash
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New Jersey Scattered Site - Paterson - Paterson

670 E. 23rd Street
Paterson, NJ - 7504
(973) 743-2300
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Paterson Housing Authority - Paterson

60 Van Houten Street
Paterson, NJ - 07505
(973) 345-5650
Passaic County

Paterson Task Force For Community Action, - Paterson

9 Colt Street
Paterson, NJ - 07505
973-279-2333-25
Passaic County

Catholic Family And Community Services, A Catholic Charities Agency For The Diocese Of Paterson - Paterson

24 Degrasse Street
Paterson, NJ - 07505
973-279-7100-20
Passaic County

Federation Apartments - Paterson

510 E 27th St
Paterson, NJ - 07514
973-881-8141
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Jackson-slater Apartments - Paterson

1 Green Street
Paterson, NJ - 07501
973-881-8022
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Brick Residence - Paterson

70 Dey St
Paterson, NJ - 07503
973-684-3469
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Aspen Hamilton Apt - Paterson

280 12th Ave
Paterson, NJ - 07514
973-523-8820
Passaic County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): 1600
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Incca-carroll - Paterson

40 Carroll St
Paterson, NJ - 07501
973-523-7273
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Essex Phoenix Mills - Paterson

24 Mill St
Paterson, NJ - 07501
973-523-5501
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Jay Sullivan Court - Paterson

700 E 18th St
Paterson, NJ - 07501
973-492-1400 ex
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Dale Avenue Apartments - Paterson

41 Prince Street
Paterson, NJ - 07505
973-375-4000
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Rising Dove Senior Apartments - Paterson

Corner Of Carroll Street And 12th Avenue
Paterson, NJ - 7501
973-345-7701
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Gov Paterson Towers Ii - Paterson

195 20th Avenue
Paterson, NJ - 07501
973-279-2146
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Gov Paterson Towers I - Paterson

225 20th Ave
Paterson, NJ - 07501
973-279-2146
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Colt Arms - Paterson

52 Godwin Street
Paterson, NJ - 07501
973-279-1466
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Madison Apartments - Paterson

504 Madison Ave
Paterson, NJ - 07514
973-242-1445
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Paterson Consumer Home - Paterson

258 Cumberland Ave
Paterson, NJ - 07502
(609) 662-3061
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Gov Paterson Tower Iii

Gov Paterson Tower Iii - Paterson

211 20th Avenue
Paterson, NJ - 07501
(973) 743-2300
Passaic County
Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): Would like to no this
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Harborside Ii Independent Livi - Paterson

9 Timothy Street
Paterson, NJ - 07503
(973) 754-4674
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Riverview Towers Ii - Paterson

125 Presidential Blvd
Paterson, NJ - 07522
(614) 428-5805
Passaic County
See What Other Users Are Saying
Apartment Costs (user reports): 1240
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Are Utilities included in rent? (user reports): All
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HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Riverview Towers I - Paterson

150 Presidential Blvd
Paterson, NJ - 07522
(614) 428-5805
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Carroll Street Apartments - Paterson

47-49 Carroll St
Paterson, NJ - 07501
(917) 405-7222
Passaic County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Paterson, 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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