Emerson, NJ Low Income Housing

Emerson, NJ Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Emerson, NJ

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Emerson, 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 Emerson, 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 Emerson, New Jersey - Bergen 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 Emerson, NJ

Westwood Senior Housing T A Westwood House - Westwood

100 Madison Ave
Westwood, NJ - 07675
201-666-1778
Bergen County
Listing Location: 1.49 miles from Emerson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Rivervale Apartments - River Vale

81 Rivervale Rd
River Vale, NJ - 07675
(201) 358-8000
Bergen County
Listing Location: 1.68 miles from Emerson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ringwood Independent Living - River Vale

210 River Vale Rd
River Vale, NJ - 07675
(973) 962-6525
Bergen County
Listing Location: 1.71 miles from Emerson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Hillsdale Group Home - Hillsdale

42 Magnolia Ave
Hillsdale, NJ - 07642
(201) 358-8000
Bergen County
Listing Location: 1.90 miles from Emerson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Paramus Group Home - Paramus

360 Ridgewood Ave
Paramus, NJ - 07652
201-358-8000
Bergen County
Listing Location: 2.06 miles from Emerson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Hillsdale House - Hillsdale

32 Piermont Ave
Hillsdale, NJ - 07642
201-666-5290
Bergen County
Listing Location: 2.39 miles from Emerson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Haworth Group Home - Haworth

10 Grant St
Haworth, NJ - 07641
201-384-2121
Bergen County
Listing Location: 2.75 miles from Emerson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Harrington Avenue Consumer Hom - Closter

312 Harrington Avenue
Closter, NJ - 07624
201-385-4400
Bergen County
Listing Location: 3.19 miles from Emerson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Closter Independent Living - Closter

19 Van Sciver Street
Closter, NJ - 07624
(201) 358-8000
Bergen County
Listing Location: 3.37 miles from Emerson

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Paramus Affordable Housing Corporation - Paramus

1 Jockish Sq
Paramus, NJ - 07652

Bergen County
Listing Location: 3.97 miles from Emerson

Non Profit Apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Emerson, 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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