Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Dunellen, NJ 08812
2 affordable buildings in 08812 · 30 more within 5 mi
Dunellen, NJ 08812 has 2 income-restricted buildings: 2 Section 8. 30 more are listed within 5 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 08812
Somerset 2003 Consumer Home
110 Warrenville Road, Green Brook, NJ 08812
3 units · People with disabilities
No buildings in 08812 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 30 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
1725 South 2nd Street
1725 South 2nd Street, Piscataway, NJ 07063
1.2 mi away
1 unit
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Watchung Terrace
113 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, NJ 08846
2.1 mi away
87 units · 86 income-restricted · 1 BR
South Plainfield Consumer Home
1137 Foster Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
2.3 mi away
4 units · 3 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Winans Consumer Home
50 Winans Avenue, Piscataway, NJ 08854
2.8 mi away
5 units · People with disabilities
Joanne Hollis Gardens
305 Plainfield Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
2.8 mi away
125 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Plainfield Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 20 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Elmwood Square
532 West Second Street, Plainfield City, NJ 07060
2.8 mi away
58 units · 50 income-restricted
Apartments at Warren
201 Salem Avenue, Warren Township, NJ 07059
3.1 mi away
80 units · 1–3 BR · People experiencing homelessness
19-21 Chatham Street
19 Chatham St, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
3.1 mi away
2 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Horizons at Plainfield #657
130 W Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
3.1 mi away
74 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
CPNJ Plainfield Residence 2009
1022-1024 Field Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07060
3.2 mi away
4 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Somerset Consumer Home
76 Summit Avenue, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
3.2 mi away
3 units · People with disabilities
Horizons at Plainfield
13 Somerset Street, Plainfield City, NJ 07060
3.2 mi away
75 units · 74 income-restricted
East Front Street Condominiums
132 East Front Street, Plainfield City, NJ 07060
3.2 mi away
10 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Richmond Tws
520 E Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07060
3.7 mi away
219 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Plainfield Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 14 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Most residents are 62 or older
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 08812
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,550/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $102,000/yr
- Renters in 08812 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 60%
Income limits (2026)
Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ area · median family income $154,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $32,550 | $54,200 | $80,200 |
| 2 | $37,200 | $61,950 | $91,700 |
| 3 | $41,850 | $69,700 | $103,150 |
| 4 | $46,450 | $77,400 | $114,600 |
| 5 | $50,200 | $83,600 | $123,800 |
| 6 | $53,900 | $89,800 | $132,950 |
| 7 | $57,600 | $96,000 | $142,150 |
| 8 | $61,350 | $102,200 | $151,300 |
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 | 08812 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,900 | $1,953 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,040 | $2,103 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,550 | $2,623 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,040 | $3,125 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,410 | $3,508 |
Wider area = Middlesex-Somerset-Hunterdon, NJ. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,160 (07980) to $3,400 (07069).
Census figures for 08812 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,866. Median household income $118,316. 25% of homes are rented. 60% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 22% 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 08812's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 08812Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Dunellen, NJ 08812?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Dunellen, NJ 08812, 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 Dunellen, NJ 08812 have openings?
These lists for Dunellen, NJ 08812 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 Dunellen, NJ 08812?
Use the phone number on each building card in Dunellen, NJ 08812. 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 Dunellen, NJ 08812?
In Dunellen, NJ 08812, 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 08812?
This directory lists 2 income-restricted buildings in Dunellen, NJ 08812. 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 08812?
Yes — this page also lists 30 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Dunellen, NJ 08812 (within about 5 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Dunellen, NJ 08812?
Most income-restricted buildings in Dunellen, NJ 08812 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 $54,200, and $77,400 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($80,200 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 Dunellen, NJ 08812?
For many programs in Dunellen, NJ 08812, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $54,200 a year for 1 person and $77,400 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $80,200 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 Dunellen, NJ 08812?
There is no single waiting list for Dunellen, NJ 08812. 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 Dunellen, NJ 08812?
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 project-based Section 8 in Dunellen, NJ 08812. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Dunellen, NJ 08812?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Dunellen, NJ 08812, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Dunellen, NJ 08812 is $2,550 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 Dunellen, NJ 08812?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Dunellen, NJ 08812. 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 Dunellen, NJ 08812?
This page may still list buildings in Dunellen, NJ 08812 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
Nearby ZIP codes
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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