South Orange, New Jersey Affordable Housing

As of May 15, 2025, South Orange, New Jersey has 4 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 71 section 8 apartments and 66 approved low-income housing units. There are 4 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.

Al Gomer Residence

Low Income Housing

Al Gomer Residence Has 66 Units Available

$413 - $840*/month View Detail

Al Gomer Residence

Section 8

Al Gomer Residence Has 65 Units Available

$413 - $840*/month View Detail

Project Live Vii Consumer Home

Section 8

Project Live Vii Consumer Home Has 3 Units Available

$413 - $840*/month View Detail

South Orange Consumer Home

Section 8

South Orange Consumer Home Has 3 Units Available

$413 - $840*/month View Detail

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HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING ESSEX

Bloomfield Township Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 270 Units Available Under Management by the Bloomfield Township Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Bloomfield Township Housing Authority Serves the Bloomfield, Metropolitan Area.

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East Orange Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 1651 Units Available Under Management by the East Orange Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the East Orange Housing Authority Serves the East Orange, Metropolitan Area.

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Housing Authority of the City of Orange

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 1003 Units Available Under Management by the Housing Authority of the City of Orange. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority of the City of Orange Serves the Orange, Metropolitan Area.

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Irvington Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 902 Units Available Under Management by the Irvington Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Irvington Housing Authority Serves the Irvington, Metropolitan Area.

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Fair Market Rent

The Irvington Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Essex County, NJ Fair Market Rent:

Studio

$1,379

1 Bedroom

$1,590

2 Bedrooms

$1,916

3 Bedrooms

$2,424

4 Bedrooms

$2,800

Income Limit

Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Essex County for 2025.

Essex County, NJ Income Limit:

1 Person

$68,500

2 Persons

$78,250

3 Persons

$88,050

4 Persons

$97,800

5 Persons

$105,650