Are you searching for a 2 bedroom Section 8 or HUD-assisted rental in Hudson County, New Jersey? This page lists properties first, then explains how renting a 2 bedroom section 8 house in Hudson County, New Jersey works.
Our listing data shows about 1666 assisted 2-bedroom units at 42 properties in Hudson County, New Jersey. That counts units at each property, not current openings, so ask each property what is available.
Also see 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom listings, or all Section 8 and HUD-assisted listings for Hudson County, New Jersey.
2 Bedroom Section 8 and HUD-Assisted Rentals List
We list 42 Section 8 or HUD-assisted properties in Hudson County, New Jersey for this bedroom size. A listing isn't a current vacancy or a house for rent, and our data doesn't show whether a property accepts vouchers. Ask each property whether it has openings, how to apply, and whether it accepts vouchers. Your share of the rent usually depends on your income. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Boyd Mcguiness
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 211
Address :
2555 KENNEDY BLVD,
Jersey City, NJ 07304.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 36
- 1 Bedroom: 163
- 2 Bedroom: 12
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Kennedy Boulevard Associates LP
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: sizkowitz@alpinecapital.com
- Phone: (212) 641-5006
Audubon Park Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 167
Address :
112 BERGEN AVE,
Jersey City, NJ 07305.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 15
- 1 Bedroom: 73
- 2 Bedroom: 75
- 3 Bedroom: 4
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Audobon Urban Renewal Associates, L.P.
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: mkasson@sigmgt.com
- Phone: 201-434-4212 x 202
Brunswick Estates
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 130
Address :
591 Montgomery Street,
Jersey City, NJ 07302.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 40
- 3 Bedroom: 58
- 4 Bedroom: 22
Owner Name :
- Roseville Avenue Redevelopment Urban Renewal LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: jfawcett@winnco.com
- Phone: 617-742-4500
Bergen Manor Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 39
Address :
277 -283 BERGEN AVE,
Jersey City, NJ 07305.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 15
- 2 Bedroom: 19
- 3 Bedroom: 5
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Bergen Manor Urban Renewal LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: Jason@hvpg.com
- Phone: 917-398-4100
Blaine Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 224
Address :
72 Montgomery ST,
Jersey City, NJ 07302.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 38
- 1 Bedroom: 172
- 2 Bedroom: 14
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Arthur M. and Frances P Blaine Apartments LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: jsgershen@gershengroup.com
- Phone: 6099898500
Arlington Arms
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 50
Address :
750-766 Grand St.,
Jersey City, NJ 07304.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 30
- 2 Bedroom: 20
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Emanuel realty LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: tal@sela-realty.com
- Phone: 2013385160
Eastview
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 79
Address :
58 - 72 WASHINGTON ST,
Hoboken, NJ 07030.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 67
- 2 Bedroom: 7
- 3 Bedroom: 5
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Eastview Assoc.
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: Jbarry@appliedco.com
- Phone: 2014200157
Granton Gardens
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 155
Address :
6310 LIBERTY AVENUE,
North Bergen, NJ 07047.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 47
- 2 Bedroom: 66
- 3 Bedroom: 42
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Granton Realty Co
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: lakeviewltd@aol.com
- Phone: 201-592-9020
Clock Tower Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 68
Address :
300 ADAMS ST,
Hoboken, NJ 07030.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 5
- 1 Bedroom: 32
- 2 Bedroom: 24
- 3 Bedroom: 4
- 4 Bedroom: 3
Owner Name :
- Jefferson-Adams Rehab Company, LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: Lisa@candal.net
- Phone: 207-772-8800
Church Square South
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 79
Address :
126 - 209 WILLOW AVE,
Hoboken, NJ 07030.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 1
- 1 Bedroom: 26
- 2 Bedroom: 34
- 3 Bedroom: 18
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Church Square South Assoc.
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: lcarr@appliedco.com
- Phone: 2014200157
Elysian Estates
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 55
Address :
1300-1312 WASHINGTON ST,
Hoboken, NJ 07030.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 32
- 2 Bedroom: 5
- 3 Bedroom: 18
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Elysian Estates Assoc.
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: lcarr@appliedco.com
- Phone: 2014200157
Grace Church Van Vorst
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 29
Address :
270 - 568 2ND STREET,
Jersey City, NJ 07302.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 1
- 2 Bedroom: 26
- 3 Bedroom: 2
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Abode Van Vorst LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: hershy@trumanmanager.com
- Phone: 718-435-0949
Marian Towers
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 148
Address :
400 1st STREET,
Hoboken, NJ 07030.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 22
- 1 Bedroom: 117
- 2 Bedroom: 9
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Marian Towers MCU LP.
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: JLee@urban-atlantic.com
- Phone: 301-280-6603
Montgomery Gateway East I
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 200
Address :
336 Montgomery Street,
Jersey City, NJ 07302.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 72
- 2 Bedroom: 87
- 3 Bedroom: 41
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Montgomery Gateway East Associates
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: hchampagne@lihc.com
- Phone: 207-512-5970
New Floral Gardens Ii
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 113
Address :
2615 - 2635 KENNEDY BLVD,
North Bergen, NJ 07047.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 28
- 1 Bedroom: 84
- 2 Bedroom: 1
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- New Floral GArdens Assoc. II
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: lcarr@appliedco.com
- Phone: 2014200157
New Hope Baptist Ii
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 60
Address :
92-94, 123 - 125 SUMMIT AVE.,
Jersey City, NJ 07304.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 18
- 2 Bedroom: 10
- 3 Bedroom: 32
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Lakshmi Management Corp
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: longia1048@gmail.com
- Phone: 610-419-1855
Parkview Towers
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 684
Address :
5101 PARK AVE,
West New York, NJ 07093.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 184
- 1 Bedroom: 409
- 2 Bedroom: 91
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Park View Towers Urban Renewal Associates, LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: hchampagne@lihc.com
- Phone: 207-415-9262
Montgomery Gateway East Ii
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 189
Address :
361 Montgomery Street,
Jersey City, NJ 07302.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 5
- 1 Bedroom: 73
- 2 Bedroom: 30
- 3 Bedroom: 75
- 4 Bedroom: 6
Owner Name :
- Montgomery Gateway Associates
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: jkpagano@essexplazamgmt.com
- Phone: 212-421-5333
New Floral Gardens 1-B
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 141
Address :
2601 - 2616 NEWKIRK AVENUE,
North Bergen, NJ 07047.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 38
- 2 Bedroom: 53
- 3 Bedroom: 47
- 4 Bedroom: 3
Owner Name :
- New Floral Gardens Assoc. IB
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: lcarr@appliedco.com
- Phone: 201-420-0157
New Hope Baptist I
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 36
Address :
445 Bergen Ave,
Jersey City, NJ 07304.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 13
- 2 Bedroom: 23
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Paul Sciarra
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: qualityurban@aol.com
- Phone: 201-339-3480
Park View East
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 70
Address :
4300 PARK AVE,
Union City, NJ 07087.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 38
- 2 Bedroom: 27
- 3 Bedroom: 5
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Parkview East Assoc
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: czirrith@appliedco.com
- Phone: 2014200157
Northvale Iv
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 11
Address :
58 11TH ST,
Hoboken, NJ 07030.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 1
- 1 Bedroom: 2
- 2 Bedroom: 8
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Northvale Assoc. IV
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: lcarr@appliedco.com
- Phone: 2014200157
Storms Avenue Elderly Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 78
Address :
111 STORMS AVE,
Jersey City, NJ 07306.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 29
- 1 Bedroom: 46
- 2 Bedroom: 3
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Storms Ave Elderly Apartments, LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: Wscruggs@housingtrust.net
- Phone: 410-381-3990
Kennedy Manor
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 24
Address :
2348 -2354 KENNEDY BLVD,
Jersey City, NJ 07304.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 1
- 2 Bedroom: 23
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Kennedy Manor Urban Renewal LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: Jason@hvpg.com
- Phone: 917-398-4100
Lexington Manor
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 148
Address :
11- 15 LEXINGTON AVE,
Jersey City, NJ 07304.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 8
- 1 Bedroom: 47
- 2 Bedroom: 61
- 3 Bedroom: 32
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Lexington Manor Owner LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: ateitelbaum@phoenixrg.com
- Phone: 646-291-2717
New Floral Gardens I-A
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 89
Address :
2502 Cottage Ave,
North Bergen, NJ 07047.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 1
- 1 Bedroom: 9
- 2 Bedroom: 56
- 3 Bedroom: 22
- 4 Bedroom: 1
Owner Name :
- New Flroal gardens Assoc IA
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: lcarr@appliedco.com
- Phone: 201-420-0157
Columbian Towers
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 134
Address :
76 Bloomfield St,
Hoboken, NJ 07030.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 8
- 1 Bedroom: 119
- 2 Bedroom: 7
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Columbian Towers Apartments Urban Renewal LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: sam@thecapitalrealty.com
- Phone: 845-356-7773 ext 112
Kennedy Blvd Rehab
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 145
Address :
2540-2550 Kennedy Blvd.,
Jersey City, NJ 07305.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 17
- 1 Bedroom: 90
- 2 Bedroom: 31
- 3 Bedroom: 5
- 4 Bedroom: 2
Owner Name :
- Fairview Associates
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: SRobin@grcrealty.com
- Phone: (212) 751-3100
Muhlenberg Gardens
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 150
Address :
1065 SUMMIT AVE,
Jersey City, NJ 07307.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 141
- 2 Bedroom: 9
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Muhlenberg Gardens Urban Renewal LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: assetmgmt@redwoodhousing.com
- Phone: 512-717-3938
Project Uplift
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 53
Address :
800-812 WILLOW AVE,
Hoboken, NJ 07030.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 19
- 2 Bedroom: 29
- 3 Bedroom: 5
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Willow Avenue Associates
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: matt@mjnpartners.com
- Phone: 201- 659-9007
Salem Lafayette Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 74
Address :
4 MADISON AVE,
Jersey City, NJ 07304.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 36
- 2 Bedroom: 23
- 3 Bedroom: 4
- 4 Bedroom: 8
Owner Name :
- Salem Lafayette Owner LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: rgropper@camberpg.com
- Phone: 646-598-7412
Platty Kill Manor
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 146
Address :
22 E 12th St Apt 1A,
Bayonne, NJ 07002.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 8
- 1 Bedroom: 44
- 2 Bedroom: 66
- 3 Bedroom: 25
- 4 Bedroom: 3
Owner Name :
- Plattykill Urban Renewal, LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: mwieder@radiantprop.com
- Phone: 9732821100
Westview Towers
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 296
Address :
6115 GRANTON AVE,
North Bergen, NJ 07047.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 59
- 1 Bedroom: 157
- 2 Bedroom: 80
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- WESTVIEW TOWERS REALTY COMPANY
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: elsie@associatemang.com
- Phone: (201) 868-6684
Summit Plaza Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 480
Address :
700 - 730 NEWARK AVE,
Jersey City, NJ 07306.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 62
- 1 Bedroom: 165
- 2 Bedroom: 182
- 3 Bedroom: 51
- 4 Bedroom: 20
Owner Name :
- Summit Plaza Associates Urban Renewal LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: cgendron@lihcmaine.com
- Phone: 415-273-6800
Van Wagenen Ave Apts I
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 231
Address :
85 VAN WAGENEN AVE,
Jersey City, NJ 07306.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 5
- 1 Bedroom: 93
- 2 Bedroom: 130
- 3 Bedroom: 3
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Van Wagenen I Urban Renewal LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: Jason@hvpg.com
- Phone: 917-398-4100
Westview Associates
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 114
Address :
55 Bloomfield St,
Hoboken, NJ 07030.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 63
- 2 Bedroom: 37
- 3 Bedroom: 14
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Westview Assoc.
- Limited Dividend
Owner Contact:
- Email: lcarr@appliedco.com
- Phone: 2014200157
Welcome Baptist Homes
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 8
Address :
513 JERSEY AVE,
Jersey City, NJ 07304.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 8
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- WELCOME BAPTIST CHURCH REHABILITATION CORP.
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: rmaincva@gmail.com
- Phone: (703)709-2250
Van Wagenen Ave Apts Ii
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 113
Address :
117 VAN WAGENEN AVENUE,
Jersey City, NJ 07306.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 1
- 1 Bedroom: 43
- 2 Bedroom: 52
- 3 Bedroom: 13
- 4 Bedroom: 4
Owner Name :
- Van Wagenen II Urban Renewal LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: jason@hvpg.com
- Phone: 917-398-4100
Salem Lafayette Apts
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 412
Address :
94 Union Street,
Jersey City, NJ 07304.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 44
- 1 Bedroom: 220
- 2 Bedroom: 96
- 3 Bedroom: 28
- 4 Bedroom: 24
Owner Name :
- Salem Lafayette Urban Renewal, LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: todd@foundationhousing.com
- Phone: 301-998-0401
Villa Borinquen
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 181
Address :
398 MANILA AVENUE,
Jersey City, NJ 07302.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 10
- 1 Bedroom: 69
- 2 Bedroom: 46
- 3 Bedroom: 33
- 4 Bedroom: 23
Owner Name :
- PUERTO RICAN LUTHERAN HOUSING CORP.
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: MR_NIEVES@hotmail.com
- Phone: (201) 656-4111
Van Horne Jc Realty, Llc
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 44
Address :
219- 234 VAN HORNE ST,
Jersey City, NJ 07304.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 8
- 1 Bedroom: 13
- 2 Bedroom: 17
- 3 Bedroom: 6
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Van Horne JC Realty, LLC.
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: cervellimanagement@realestatenj.com
- Phone: 201-868-6300
Ocean Jc Realty, Llc
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 51
Address :
716 OCEAN AVE,
Jersey City, NJ 07305.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 1
- 1 Bedroom: 21
- 2 Bedroom: 29
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Ocean JC Realty, LLC.
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: michael@realestatenj.com
- Phone: 201-868-6300
What Is Section 8?
Section 8 is a government program that helps low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled pay for housing. It gives them vouchers that they can use to rent apartments or houses from private landlords. The amount of rent that the family pays depends on their income. The government pays the rest.
Public housing agencies (PHAs) are local organizations that help people find affordable housing. They get money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help people pay their rent.
Who is eligible for 2 Bedroom Section 8 House?
To be eligible for a Section 8 house:
- You must be a U.S. citizen or have eligible immigration status.
- In general, your family's income may not exceed 50% of the median income for your county or metro area in New Jersey. Some low-income families may qualify in limited cases.
- If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, ask your housing agency in Hudson, New Jersey whether it gives a preference on its waiting list. You must still meet its income limits.
2 Bedroom Section 8 Housing Income Guidelines
HUD Income Limits for 2026
HUD publishes three tiers of income limits each year. They are based on the median income for your county or metro area and your household size:
- 1. Extremely Low: generally the greater of 30% of area median income or the federal poverty level
- 2. Very Low: 50% of area median income
- 3. Low: 80% of area median income
Housing Choice Vouchers generally serve very low-income households, and at least 75% of the families a housing agency admits each year must be extremely low-income unless HUD approves a lower share. Low-income families may qualify only in limited cases.
Find the current limits for your area on HUD's income limits page, or ask your local housing agency.
How does Section 8 work?
Here is a step-by-step guide on how Section 8 works:
- Contact your Hudson County housing authority to find out if you are eligible for Section 8.
- Complete an application and provide the required documentation.
- You will be placed on a waiting list.
How to Apply for a 2 Bedroom Section 8 House in Hudson, New Jersey?
To apply for a 2 bedroom section 8 house for rent in Hudson County, New Jersey, you need to follow these steps:
1. Contact your local Housing Authority directly or visit their website to fill out an application.
2. Provide documentation of your income, citizenship or immigration status, and personal information. Make sure to have all the required documents ready before starting the application process.
3. Attend an interview with the Housing Authority. Once you submit your application, you will be scheduled for an interview with a housing specialist.
4. Wait for your application to be reviewed and approved. After your interview, your application will be reviewed by the Housing Authority. The review process can take several weeks or months depending on the demand for section 8 housing in the area.
5. Go through a home inspection. If your application is approved, a housing inspector will visit your home to ensure it meets the program's standards. The inspection will cover areas such as safety, cleanliness, and basic utilities.
6. Sign your lease and move in. Once your home passes the inspection, you will be able to sign your lease and move in. Keep in mind that you will be responsible for paying your portion of the rent on time each month and following the rules outlined in your lease agreement.
Rent Payment for 2 Bedroom Apartment
As a tenant, you are responsible for paying your portion of the rent on time each month. This amount is determined based on your income and the rent amount for the property in Hudson, New Jersey.
The Housing Authority will provide rental assistance to cover the difference between your portion of the rent and the total rent amount.
You will need to sign a lease agreement that outlines your rent payment responsibilities, including the due date, late fees, and acceptable payment methods.
It is important to communicate with your landlord and the Housing Authority if you are unable to make a rent payment on time or if you have any questions or concerns about your rent payments.
Maintenance Responsibilities
As a tenant, you are responsible for keeping your 2 bedroom section 8 house in Hudson, New Jersey clean and in good condition.
You are responsible for reporting any necessary repairs to your landlord or property manager as soon as possible.
Your landlord or property manager is responsible for making necessary repairs and ensuring that the property meets the program's safety and habitability standards.
If you cause damage to the property beyond normal wear and tear, you may be responsible for paying for the repairs or damages.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is section 8 housing?
The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.
2. What is a housing voucher?
A housing choice voucher is provided by the federal government's major program to help very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
3. What is the most section 8 will pay?
It depends on your housing agency's payment standard, which is usually set between 90% and 110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for your area. You typically pay about 30% of your adjusted monthly income. When you first move in, your share can't be more than 40% of adjusted monthly income if the rent is above the payment standard.
4. What is counted as income for Section 8?
HUD defines income to include:
- The full amount, before any payroll deductions, of wages and salaries, overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips and bonuses, and other compensation for personal services;
- The net income from the operation of a business or profession.
- Under HUD's 2023 income and asset rule, IRS-recognized retirement accounts such as a 401(k) generally do not count as assets, but payments you receive from them may count as income. Ask your housing agency how it applies this rule.
5. How to get Section 8 immediately?
Due to limited funding from the federal government and a shortage of low-income housing units, there is no guaranteed way to receive Section 8 immediately. The application process can be long and time consuming.
6. How long does it take to get a Section 8 voucher after the interview?
When a PHA in Hudson County, New Jersey issues a voucher, it gives the assisted family at least 60 days to obtain housing. A PHA can extend the time it allots to a family based on various factors.