2 bedroom Section 8 House For Rent in Somerset, New Jersey

Are you searching for a 2 bedroom section 8 house for rent in Somerset, New Jersey? We will provide you with all the information you need to know about renting a 2 bedroom section 8 house in Somerset, New Jersey.

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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 Section 8 House

  • You must be a U.S. citizen or have eligible immigration status.
  • The family's income may not exceed 50% of the median income of New Jersey
  • If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, you may be eligible for 2 bedroom house for rent that accept Section 8 even if your income is above the income limits.

2 Bedroom Section 8 Housing Income Guidelines

Three tiers of income limits are published for HUD programs:

  • 1. Extremely Low (30%)
  • 2. Very Low (50%) and
  • 3. Low (80%).

These tiers are used by various HUD programs. Rents are determined by program definitions. The income limit for a Section 8 property is typically less than the tax credit income limit, except for properties subject to the Low (80%) limit

Federal Poverty Limit(FPL) for 2024

Nationwide, a majority of PHA accept applications 30%-50% of federal poverty level (FPL).

POVERTY LIMIT FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Persons in Family Poverty Limit(100%) Poverty Limit(200%)
1 $14,580 $29,160
2 $19,720 $39,440
3 $24,860 $49,720
4 $30,000 $60,000
5 $35,140 $70,280
6 $40,280 $80,560
7 $45,420 $90,840
8 $50,560 $101,120
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person.


How does Section 8 work?

Here is a step-by-step guide on how Section 8 works:

  • Contact your Somerset 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.

2 Bedroom Section 8 Apartments List

We have located 26 apartments that accepts section 8 voucher in Somerset, New Jersey. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.

Aberdeen Family Residences

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(973) 744-5410

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 5

Address :

100 Church Street,
Matawan, NJ 07747.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 3
  • 2 Bedroom: 2
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,230.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,558.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Aberdeen Family Housing, LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: emartoglio@rpmdev.com
  • Phone: 973-744-5410

Edward K. Gill Apts. (Cranford Sen. Citi.)

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 131

Address :

40 MEEKER AVE,
Cranford, NJ 07016.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 8
  • 1 Bedroom: 113
  • 2 Bedroom: 10
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,017.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,223.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,479.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • CRANFORD HOUSING ASSOCIATES
  • Limited Dividend

Owner Contact:

  • Email: cranfordhousing@aol.com
  • Phone: (908) 272-9180

Liberty Village

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 96

Address :

205 Fourth Street,
Plainfield, NJ 07060.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 16
  • 2 Bedroom: 56
  • 3 Bedroom: 20
  • 4 Bedroom: 4

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,223.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,479.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,887.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $2,249.00

Owner Name :

  • Liberty Village Estates Urban Renewal LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: oflagler@tryko.com
  • Phone: 732-415-6020 or 6028

Charleston Place Apartments

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 54

Address :

3424 ROUTE 27,
Kendall Park, NJ 08824.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 7
  • 1 Bedroom: 40
  • 2 Bedroom: 7
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,275.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,851.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • South Brunswick Community Development Corp
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: sbcdc3424@aol.com
  • Phone: (732) 297-7966

Community House

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 6

Address :

124 Bentley Ave,
Old Bridge, NJ 08857.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 4
  • 2 Bedroom: 2
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,851.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jcoto@ccdom.org
  • Phone: 732-324-8200

River Run Apartments

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 75

Address :

100 ROOSEVELT AVENUE,
Carteret, NJ 07008.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 12
  • 2 Bedroom: 20
  • 3 Bedroom: 28
  • 4 Bedroom: 10

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,851.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $2,288.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $2,547.00

Owner Name :

  • River Run Estates Urban Renewal LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: oflagler@tryko.com
  • Phone: 732-415-6020 or 6028

Roosevelt Village

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 90

Address :

100 ROOSEVELT AVE,
Carteret, NJ 07008.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 19
  • 2 Bedroom: 46
  • 3 Bedroom: 25
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,851.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $2,288.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Carteret Holdings Urban Renewal LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: oflagler@tryko.com
  • Phone: 732-415-6020 or 6028

Ridge Oak Senior Citizens

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 247

Address :

150 MANCHESTER DRIVE,
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 38
  • 1 Bedroom: 196
  • 2 Bedroom: 13
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,275.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,851.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • RIDGE OAK CORPORATION
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: bkelly@ridgeoak.org
  • Phone: 9082210266

Fulton Gardens

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(732) 274-3400

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 51

Address :

280 FULTON ST,
New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 24
  • 2 Bedroom: 27
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,851.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Fulton Partners, LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: mwieder@radiantprop.com
  • Phone: 9732821100

Menlo Manor

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(908) 668-1775

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 239

Address :

1061 INMAN AVE,
Edison, NJ 08820.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 20
  • 1 Bedroom: 200
  • 2 Bedroom: 19
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,275.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,851.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Menlo Preservation Associates Limited Partnership
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: lisaspragens@gmail.com
  • Phone: 949-396-4915

Jfk Of Rahway

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 40

Address :

1470 WITHERSPOON ST,
Rahway, NJ 07065.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 8
  • 2 Bedroom: 12
  • 3 Bedroom: 16
  • 4 Bedroom: 4

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,223.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,479.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,887.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $2,249.00

Owner Name :

  • JFK of RAHWAY LTD PARTNERSHIP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jfkofrahway@optonline.net
  • Phone: 908-753-2384

Lakeview At Sayreville

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(201) 592-9020

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 300

Address :

ONE KULAS LANE,
Parlin, NJ 08859.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 220
  • 2 Bedroom: 50
  • 3 Bedroom: 30
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,851.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $2,288.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Lakeview Developers, Limited
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: elsie@associatemang.com
  • Phone: 201-592-9020

Netherwood Village

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(908) 222-1283

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 107

Address :

825-855 East Front Street,
Plainfield, NJ 07060.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 56
  • 2 Bedroom: 37
  • 3 Bedroom: 14
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,223.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,479.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,887.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • OAHS Netherwoods Village LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: jay@oahsaffordable.com
  • Phone: 201-242-4800

Old Bridge Rotary Sr. Cit.

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 203

Address :

100 TICETOWN RD,
Old Bridge, NJ 08857.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 48
  • 1 Bedroom: 146
  • 2 Bedroom: 9
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,275.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,851.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • HVRS Old Bridge Preservation LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: andrew@hvpg.com
  • Phone: 917-398-4100

Metuchen Senior Citizens

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 122

Address :

35 LINCOLN AVE,
Metuchen, NJ 08840.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 43
  • 1 Bedroom: 76
  • 2 Bedroom: 3
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,275.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,851.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • HVRS Metuchen Preservation LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: andrew@hvpg.com
  • Phone: 917-398-4100

New Brunswick Apartments

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 24

Address :

33 COMMERCIAL AVE,
New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 13
  • 2 Bedroom: 7
  • 3 Bedroom: 4
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,851.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $2,288.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • New Brunswick Apartments, LLC
  • Limited Dividend

Owner Contact:

  • Email: bparadis@thesilverstreetgroup.com
  • Phone: 207-780-9800

Martin Gerber Apartments

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 205

Address :

550 REMSEN AVE,
North Brunswick, NJ 08902.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 6
  • 1 Bedroom: 192
  • 2 Bedroom: 7
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,275.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,851.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • NORTH BRUNSWICK UAW HOUSING CORP.
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: dantonellis@rnhousing.org
  • Phone: 732-640-2088

Somerset Arc Apartments

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(908) 725-8544

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 10

Address :

436 UNION AVE,
Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 4
  • 2 Bedroom: 6
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,851.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • SOMERSET ARC APARTMENTS INC.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: laurenp@thearcofsomerset.org
  • Phone: (908) 725-8544

Cil Woods Inc.

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 11

Address :

100-200-600 Woods Lane,
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 6
  • 2 Bedroom: 5
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,851.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • CIL Woods Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: CILwoodsinc@aol.com
  • Phone: 732-329-6027

Westfield Senior Citizens

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 172

Address :

1133 BOYNTON AVE,
Westfield, NJ 07090.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 36
  • 1 Bedroom: 132
  • 2 Bedroom: 4
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,017.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,223.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,479.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Westfield Senior Citizens Housing Corporation
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: karen.simon@westfieldseniorhousing.com
  • Phone: 908-233-5898

Woodmere

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 125

Address :

250 CRESCENT AVE,
Spotswood, NJ 08884.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 8
  • 1 Bedroom: 110
  • 2 Bedroom: 7
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,275.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,851.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • SPOTSWOOD REFORMED CH. SR. CIT. HSG. CORP.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: lsoley@woodmerenj.org
  • Phone: 732-251-3242

Apartment Two

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 10

Address :

18 FOURTH AVE,
Bridgewater, NJ 08807.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 6
  • 2 Bedroom: 4
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,455.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,851.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • ARC HOUSING OF SOMERSET, INC.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: herbertm@TheArcofSomerset.org
  • Phone: (908) 252-6650

Cacciola Place

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 16

Address :

202-220 Cacciola PL,
Westfield, NJ 07090.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 4
  • 2 Bedroom: 6
  • 3 Bedroom: 6
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,223.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,479.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,887.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • BLM Realty Company
  • Limited Dividend

Owner Contact:

  • Email: leff71@aol.com
  • Phone: 973-992-0053

Redding Circle

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(609) 924-3448

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 197

Address :

1 Redding Cir,
Princeton, NJ 08540.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 58
  • 1 Bedroom: 55
  • 2 Bedroom: 51
  • 3 Bedroom: 29
  • 4 Bedroom: 4

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,072.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,226.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,613.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,994.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $2,187.00

Owner Name :

  • PRINCETON HOUSING AUTHORITY
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: chart@hacenj.com
  • Phone: 6099243448

Jack & Margaret Myers Senior Residence

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 51

Address :

1447 Esterbrook Ave,
Rahway, NJ 07065.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 50
  • 2 Bedroom: 1
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,223.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,479.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Myers Senior Residence
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: JWestervelt@ccannj.org
  • Phone: (973) 596-3984

Karin Court

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Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 11

Address :

16 Karin Ct,
Princeton, NJ 08540.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 1
  • 3 Bedroom: 8
  • 4 Bedroom: 2

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,613.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,994.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $2,187.00

Owner Name :

  • Karin Court Associates LP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: cjhart@hacenj.com
  • Phone: 609-924-3448

How to Apply for a 2 Bedroom Section 8 House in Somerset, New Jersey?

To apply for a 2 bedroom house for rent on section 8 house in Somerset, New Jersey, you need to follow these steps:

1. Contact the 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 Somerset, 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 Somerset, 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

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

3. What is the most section 8 will pay?

The housing voucher payments cover most of the voucher holder's rent. On average, each household will pay somewhere between 30% and 40% of its income on rent

4. What is counted as income for Section 8?

HUD define income as

  • 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.
  • the 401(k) money is considered an asset for Section 8 housing.

5. how to get section 8 immediately?

There is a limited funding from the federal government and a shortage of low-income housing units. The process for how to apply is still long, complicated, and time consuming.

6. How long does it take to get Section 8 voucher after interview?

When a PHA in Somerset, New Jersey issues a voucher, it give the assisted family at least 60 days to obtain housing. A PHA can extend the time it allots to a family on the based on various factors.