West Orange, New Jersey Affordable Housing
Waiting Lists in West Orange, New Jersey
There are no open Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists in West Orange. Go to the New Jersey Section 8 Waiting Lists page for openings near West Orange.
Finding Affordable Housing in West Orange, New Jersey
There are 13 low-income apartments in West Orange that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 417 low-income homes in West Orange where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
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Affordable rent data last confirmed on March 21st, 2023. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Affordable Housing Near West Orange
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near West Orange
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | Affordable Housing programs support 182 apartment communities in Newark. |
| East Orange, NJ | Affordable Housing programs support 33 apartment communities in East Orange. |
| City of Orange, NJ | Affordable Housing programs support 25 apartment communities in City of Orange. |
| Irvington, NJ | Affordable Housing programs support 17 apartment communities in Irvington. |
| Montclair, NJ | Affordable Housing programs support 5 apartment communities in Montclair. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving West Orange, New Jersey
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| West Orange Public Housing Agency | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
West Orange, New Jersey Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in West Orange, New Jersey
West Orange features 417 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in West Orange, New Jersey
There are 13 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in West Orange.
Housing Choice Vouchers in West Orange, New Jersey
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay West Orange landlords $0 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $0 towards rent in West Orange.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in West Orange, New Jersey for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,445 and $1,767.
2023 West Orange, New Jersey Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Orange, New Jersey Fair Market Rent | $1,129 | $1,338 | $1,606 | $2,038 | $2,394 |
| West Orange, New Jersey Payment Standard Range | $1,016 to $1,242 | $1,204 to $1,472 | $1,445 to $1,767 | $1,834 to $2,242 | $2,155 to $2,633 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
West Orange, NJ Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 7 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 430 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 417 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | % |
| Average Renter Household Size | 0.00 |
| Average Household Size | 0.00 |
| Median Household Income | $0 ±$0 |
| Median Rent | $0 ±$0 |
| Total Population | 0 |
Population and Household Demographics
West Orange is a city in Essex County, New Jersey with a population of 0. There are 0 households in the city with an average household size of 0.00 persons. % of households in West Orange are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in West Orange
The median gross income for households in West Orange is $0 a year, or $0 a month. The median rent for the city is $0 a month.
Area Median Income In West Orange
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For West Orange, the AMI is calculated from all households within Essex County.
In West Orange, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $115,000
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in West Orange
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in West Orange
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the West Orange AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$24,150 | $27,600 | $31,050 | $34,500 | $37,300 | $40,050 | $42,800 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the West Orange AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$40,250 | $46,000 | $51,750 | $57,500 | $62,100 | $66,700 | $71,300 | $75,900 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the West Orange AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$62,600 | $71,550 | $80,500 | $89,400 | $96,600 | $103,750 | $110,900 | $118,050 |
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