Edward K. Gill Apartments
Cranford, NJ - 07016

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Edward K. Gill Apartments

40 Meeker Ave
Cranford, NJ - 07016
908-272-9180


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Edward K. Gill Apartments is a HUD Apartment. HUD residents usually pay 30% of their gross income for rent. The rent amount, less approved HUD deductions such as medical and child care expenses, and other allowances, includes a utility allowance. HUD Residents also may choose to pay what is known as flat rent. The HACC works with applicants to determine which rent arrangement is best for them.

Median apartment rental rate in this zip code: $1,705
Population in zip code: 24,014
Media age of those living in this zip code: 42.9
Media household income of those living in this zip code: $129,781
Average home value in this zip code: $486,638


Edward K. Gill Apartments is a 130 unit HUD subsidized facility with a maximum allowable gross income of 80% of the county median income, currently $45,100 for one person. The five story building contains studio, one bedroom and some two bedroom apartments. The rents are on a sliding scale and residents pay 30% of their adjusted income to rent. Cranford-Lincoln Apartments is a low income tax credit facility which is restricted to residents whose gross income is under 60% of median, currently $37,200 for one person. The rents there are $760 or $860 depending on income. All utilities are included in the rent except for an extra charge for air conditioning usage. Applicants must be age 62 or above and federal regulations prevent us from giving preferences to residents of Cranford. Periodically when our waiting list is low, we hold open enrollments where we accept applications for our waiting list.

Tips Before Applying for Low Income Housing
  • 1. Research all of the different low-income housing programs available in your area. There are a variety of federal, state, and local programs that offer low-income housing assistance. Each program has its own eligibility requirements and application process, so it is important to do your research to find the program that is right for you.
  • 2. Get all of your documentation in order: When you apply for low income housing, you will need to provide documentation of your income, assets, and household composition. This documentation may include tax returns, pay stubs, bank statements, and birth certificates.
  • 3. Be careful and accurate on all information provided: Any false or misleading information on your application will most likely result in your disqualification.
  • 4. Waiting Lists: The waiting lists for most, if not all low-income housing programs is long. Do not limit yourself to only apply to one apartment location.

Qualifications: Do you qualify to live here?
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.

Type: One Bedroom Available
Type: Two Bedroom Available


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Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
Persons In Family Household Poverty Guideline
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
1 $14,580
2 $19,720
3 $24,860
4 $30,000
5 $35,140
6 $40,280
7 $45,420
8 $50,560

*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get in some apartments the 100% rate changes to things like 200%. In these cases, you will only need to multiply the rate in each category by 2.


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