101 14th Ave., Newark, NJ 7103
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2023 by Connor Bailey| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | Studio Bed | 1 Bath | - |
Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.
Better Life, which began serving members of the community in 2018, has three distinct offerings.
The Better Life Engagement Center welcomes any individual experiencing homelessness. Staff members help visitors obtain documents, find permanent housing, search for jobs, write resumes and prepare for interviews. Visitors receive food, water and coffee and can participate in group activities. The Engagement Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and welcomes any individual experiencing homelessness in the area.
Essex County Wellness Respite Services is available for individuals in crisis who have mental health or substance abuse issues. The program offers 10-day stays in private bedrooms and teaches guests skills to cope with their issues while providing a place to relax and reset to get back on their feet.
The second floor of Better Life provides supportive housing units for chronically homeless individuals. Residents are referred to the facility from the emergency department of University Hospital.
Project-Based Vouchers
Because Better Life participates in HUD's HOME program for rental housing and the LIHTC program, at least some of the units in this property are set aside for households earning 60% or less of the AMI and rents are capped at the local FMR and in many cases much lower. For a HOME project of this size, some of the units are set aside for households at or below 50% AMI with a corresponding lower rent cap. As this property appears not to have a project-based subsidy or any other Federal assistance, you likely will have to pay your own rent, albeit, at a lower rent amount thanks to the HOME and LIHTC programs. Since this property participates in the HOME and LIHTC programs, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (Studio/1) | - | Call for Price† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7 people | 8 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $25,600 / year | $29,250 / year | $32,900 / year | $36,550 / year | $39,500 / year | $42,400 / year | $45,420 / year | $50,560 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $42,650 / year | $48,750 / year | $54,850 / year | $60,900 / year | $65,800 / year | $70,650 / year | $75,550 / year | $80,400 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $42,650 / year | $48,750 / year | $54,850 / year | $60,900 / year | $65,800 / year | $70,650 / year | $75,550 / year | $80,400 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $51,180 / year | $58,500 / year | $65,820 / year | $73,080 / year | $78,960 / year | $84,780 / year | $90,660 / year | $96,480 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $66,300 / year | $75,750 / year | $85,200 / year | $94,650 / year | $102,250 / year | $109,800 / year | $117,400 / year | $124,950 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Better Life have a waiting list?
Better Life probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Better Life?
We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.
What property management company manges Better Life?
Better Life is managed by New Community Corporation headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.
In addition to Better Life, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Newark?
In addition to Better Life, we list 185 other affordable properties in Newark. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 23374 affordable units in Newark.
When was the Better Life listing last updated?
Better Life listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 09/26/2023 by Connor Bailey. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
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