Layton, NJ Low Income Housing

Layton, NJ Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Layton, NJ

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Layton, 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 Layton, 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 Layton, New Jersey - Sussex County

Studio Apartments $1,338
One Bedroom Apartments $1,606
Two Bedroom Apartments $2,038
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,394

List of Low Income Housing in or near Layton, NJ

Pike County, Habitat For Humanity Of - Dingmans Fry

16 Delaware Crst
Dingmans Fry, PA - 18328
(229)924-6935
Habitat For Humanity Is A Nonprofit, Ecumenical Christian Housing Ministry Dedicated To Eliminating Substandard Housing And Homelessness Worldwide And To Making Adequate, Affordable Shelter A Matter Of Conscience And Action. Habitat Invites People From All Faiths And Walks Of Life To Work Together In Partnership, Building Houses With Families In Need....see full details
Sussex County
Listing Location: 8.56 miles from Layton

Non Profit Apartment

Westfield Housing - River Road

Rr1 Box 177
River Road, PA - NEW W
(724) 658-3578
Westfield Housing is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Westfield Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sussex County
Listing Location: 9.15 miles from Layton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Community Hope Vii Consumer Ho - Sussex

13 Overlook Drive
Sussex, NJ - 7461
973-463-9600
Community Hope Vii Consumer Ho is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Community Hope Vii Consumer Ho for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sussex County
Listing Location: 11.02 miles from Layton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Brookside Terrace - Newton

33 Mill Street B A 2-54 Brookside Ct
Newton, NJ - 07860
973-383-6080
Brookside Terrace is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Brookside Terrace for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sussex County
Listing Location: 11.38 miles from Layton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Newton Housing Authority NJ - Newton

32 Liberty Street
Newton, NJ - 07860
(973) 383-5191
Newton Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of Low Rent Public Housing. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD.There may be waiting lists for these rentals 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 please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Sussex County
Listing Location: 11.60 miles from Layton


Port Jervis Senior Citizen Apartments - Port Jervis

230 Jersey Ave
Port Jervis, NY - 12771
(212) 319-1200
Port Jervis Senior Citizen Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Port Jervis Senior Citizen Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sussex County
Listing Location: 12.75 miles from Layton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mountain Road House - Port Jervis

252 Mountain Rd
Port Jervis, NY - 12771
(845) 692-4444
Mountain Road House is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Mountain Road House for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sussex County
Listing Location: 13.83 miles from Layton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Concetta Towers - Franklin

75 Catlin Rd
Franklin, NJ - 07416
973-209-2808
Concetta Towers is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Concetta Towers for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sussex County
Listing Location: 14.02 miles from Layton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Community Hope Viii Consumer Home - Franklin

43 Butler Street
Franklin, NJ - 7416
973-463-9600
Community Hope Viii Consumer Home is a low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Community Hope Viii Consumer Home for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sussex County
Listing Location: 14.49 miles from Layton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Knoll Heights Village - Sparta

39 Trapasso Dr
Sparta, NJ - 7871
973-729-4311
Knoll Heights Village is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Knoll Heights Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Sussex County
Listing Location: 15.47 miles from Layton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Layton, 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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