Franklin Lakes, NJ Low Income Housing

Franklin Lakes, NJ Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Franklin Lakes, NJ

How do I qualify for low income housing in Franklin Lakes, 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 Franklin Lakes, NJ

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

The Woodlands At Ramsey - Ramsey

141 Prince St
Ramsey, NJ - 07446
609-987-8900
Bergen County
Listing Location: 4.50 miles from Franklin Lakes

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Haledon Consumer Home - Haledon

639 Belmont Ave
Haledon, NJ - 07508
(732) 866-4330
Bergen County
Listing Location: 4.72 miles from Franklin Lakes

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Glen Rock - Glen Rock

641 Lincoln Ave
Glen Rock, NJ - 07452
(201) 358-8000
Bergen County
Listing Location: 4.80 miles from Franklin Lakes

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ridgecrest - Ridgewood

7 Ridge Rd
Ridgewood, NJ - 07450
201-444-0722
Bergen County
Listing Location: 5.03 miles from Franklin Lakes

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Family House - Prospect Park

206 Fairview Ave
Prospect Park, NJ - 07508
973-303-8949
Bergen County
Listing Location: 5.24 miles from Franklin Lakes


Wayne Group Home - Wayne Township

350 Oldham Rd
Wayne Township, NJ - 07470
201-343-0322
Bergen County
Listing Location: 5.50 miles from Franklin Lakes

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Wayne Senior Citizens Aka Edward Sisco Senior Cit - Wayne

100 Runnymede Dr
Wayne, NJ - 07470
973-694-7530
Bergen County
Listing Location: 5.75 miles from Franklin Lakes

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

The Commons Upper Saddle River - Upper Saddle River

2 Silver Beech Ct
Upper Saddle River, NJ - 07456
609-786-1100
Bergen County
Listing Location: 5.94 miles from Franklin Lakes


Pequannock Senior Citizens - Pequannock

101 Boulevard
Pequannock, NJ - 07440
973-694-8555
Bergen County
Listing Location: 6.18 miles from Franklin Lakes

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Riverview Towers I - Paterson

150 Presidential Blvd
Paterson, NJ - 07522
(614) 428-5805
Bergen County
Listing Location: 6.22 miles from Franklin Lakes

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Franklin Lakes, 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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