Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Orange, NJ 07050
37 affordable buildings in 07050 · 197 more within 4 mi
Orange, NJ 07050 has 37 income-restricted buildings: 31 tax credit, 4 public housing, 6 Section 8, and 6 senior. 197 more are listed within 4 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 07050
Washington Manor
340 Thomas Blvd, Orange, NJ 07050
250 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Orange
- Residents waited about 19 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Walter G. Alexander Village I
120 Parrow St, Orange, NJ 07050
66 units · 4 income-restricted
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Orange
Walter G. Alexander Village II
105 Wilson Pl, Orange, NJ 07050
48 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Orange
Walter G. Alexander Village III
97 Wilson Pl, Orange, NJ 07050
42 units
- Apply through Housing Authority of the City of Orange
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Harvard Printing Mixed Income
550 Central Avenue, Orange, NJ 07050
128 units · 70 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
50-55 South Essex Avenue #1201
50 S Essex Ave # 55, Orange, NJ 07050
71 units · 63 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Millenium Homes #664
284 N Day St, Orange, NJ 07050
38 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Millenium Homes at North Day Urban Renewal
284 N Day St, Orange, NJ 07050
38 units · 1–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Valley View Apts
493 Valley St, Orange, NJ 07050
24 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Christopher Street Associates
659 Christopher Street, City of Orange, NJ 07050
16 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
561 Christopher
561 Christopher Street, City of Orange, NJ 07050
8 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
230 North Day Street
230 North Day Street, City of Orange, NJ 07050
7 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
144 Elm Street
144 Elm Street, City of Orange, NJ 07050
6 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
182 Pierson Street
182 Pierson Street, City of Orange, NJ 07050
6 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
56 Berwyn Street
56 Berwyn Street, City of Orange, NJ 07050
6 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
398-400 Bradford Street
398 Bradford Street, City of Orange, NJ 07050
4 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
81 North Jefferson Street
81 North Jefferson Street, City of Orange, NJ 07050
4 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
99 North Essex Avenue
99 North Essex Avenue, City of Orange, NJ 07050
4 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
No buildings in 07050 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 197 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Valley Road
22-24 Central Ave., West Orange, NJ 07052
0.4 mi away
100 units · 55 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
West Orange Senior Housing
46 Mount Pleasant Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
0.8 mi away
65 units · 64 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Doctor King Plaza at North Harrison Street
560 Main Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
0.9 mi away
96 units · 79 income-restricted
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Halsted Plaza II
160 Halsted St, East Orange, NJ 07018
0.9 mi away
60 units · 59 income-restricted
- Apply through East Orange Housing Authority
Brick Church Commons aka Dr. King Plaza III
520 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, East Orange, NJ 07018
1 mi away
104 units · 38 income-restricted
152 Main Street
152 Main Street, West Orange, NJ 07052
1 mi away
3 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Project Live XI Independent Li
320 Tremont Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
1.1 mi away
4 units · People with disabilities
Coppergate House
780 Springdale Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017
1.1 mi away
128 units · 124 income-restricted · Studio–1 BR
Vista Village
70 S Burnett St, East Orange, NJ 07018
1.1 mi away
180 units · Studio–2 BR · People with disabilities
Vista Village
70 Burnett Street, East Orange, NJ 07018
1.1 mi away
180 units · 177 income-restricted
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Bishop Taylor Manor
33 N Walnut ST, East Orange, NJ 07017
1.2 mi away
77 units · 76 income-restricted · Studio–1 BR
83 N Walnut St
83 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ 07017
1.3 mi away
25 units · 1–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
39 Washington Street
39 Washington Street, West Orange, NJ 07052
1.3 mi away
7 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Doddtown Plaza
9-11 Long St, East Orange, NJ 07017
1.3 mi away
61 units · 60 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
106 N Walnut St
106 N Walnut St, East Orange, NJ 07017
1.3 mi away
36 units · 12 income-restricted
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 07050
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,310/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $92,400/yr
- Renters in 07050 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 60%
Income limits (2026)
Newark, NJ area · median family income $138,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,050 | $48,450 | $74,800 |
| 2 | $33,200 | $55,400 | $85,450 |
| 3 | $37,350 | $62,300 | $96,150 |
| 4 | $41,500 | $69,200 | $106,800 |
| 5 | $44,850 | $74,750 | $115,350 |
| 6 | $48,150 | $80,300 | $123,900 |
| 7 | $51,500 | $85,850 | $132,450 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $91,350 | $141,000 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 07050 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,690 | $1,637 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,910 | $1,850 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,310 | $2,233 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,880 | $2,785 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,300 | $3,188 |
Wider area = Newark, NJ. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,990 (07017) to $3,220 (07028).
Census figures for 07050 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,548. Median household income $52,563. 75% of homes are rented. 60% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 32% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 07050's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 07050Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Orange, NJ 07050?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Orange, NJ 07050, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Orange, NJ 07050 have openings?
These lists for Orange, NJ 07050 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Orange, NJ 07050?
Use the phone number on each building card in Orange, NJ 07050. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Orange, NJ 07050?
In Orange, NJ 07050, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 07050?
This directory lists 37 income-restricted buildings in Orange, NJ 07050. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 07050?
Yes — this page also lists 197 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Orange, NJ 07050 (within about 4 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Orange, NJ 07050?
Most income-restricted buildings in Orange, NJ 07050 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $48,450, and $69,200 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($74,800 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Orange, NJ 07050?
For many programs in Orange, NJ 07050, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $48,450 a year for 1 person and $69,200 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $74,800 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Orange, NJ 07050?
There is no single waiting list for Orange, NJ 07050. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Orange, NJ 07050?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists public housing, project-based Section 8, tax-credit apartments in Orange, NJ 07050. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Orange, NJ 07050?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Orange, NJ 07050, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Orange, NJ 07050 is $2,310 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Orange, NJ 07050?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Orange, NJ 07050. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Orange, NJ 07050?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Orange, NJ 07050. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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