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There are 1,185 low-income apartments in Paterson that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Paterson, New Jersey can range from $1,098 to $1,098 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 2,402 low-income homes in Paterson where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $408 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Paterson, 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 |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of Paterson | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
| Housing Authority of the City of Paterson | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
| Passaic County Public Housing Agency | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Paterson, New Jersey Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson features 2,402 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 Paterson, New Jersey
There are 1,185 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Paterson.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Paterson, New Jersey
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Paterson landlords $900 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Paterson.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Paterson, New Jersey for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,703 and $2,081.
2024 Paterson, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson, New Jersey Fair Market Rent | $1,400 | $1,645 | $1,892 | $2,342 | $2,946 |
| Paterson, New Jersey Payment Standard Range | $1,260 to $1,540 | $1,481 to $1,810 | $1,703 to $2,081 | $2,108 to $2,576 | $2,651 to $3,241 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Paterson, NJ Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 61 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 3,603 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 2,402 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 73.49% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 3.19 |
| Average Household Size | 3.36 |
| Median Household Income | $32,915 ±$1,388 |
| Median Rent | $1,112 ±$14 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 62.24% ± 2.23pp |
| Total Population | 146,987 |
Population and Household Demographics
Paterson is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey with a population of 146,987. There are 43,037 households in the city with an average household size of 3.36 persons. 73.49% of households in Paterson are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Paterson
The median gross income for households in Paterson is $32,915 a year, or $2,743 a month. The median rent for the city is $1,112 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Paterson, a household making less than $3,707 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 62.24% of households who rent are overburdened in Paterson.
Area Median Income In Paterson
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 Paterson, the AMI is calculated from all households within Passaic County.
In Paterson, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $130,700
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 Paterson
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 Paterson
| 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 Paterson AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$27,250 | $31,150 | $35,050 | $38,900 | $42,050 | $45,150 | $48,250 | $51,350 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Paterson AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$45,400 | $51,850 | $58,350 | $64,800 | $70,000 | $75,200 | $80,400 | $85,550 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Paterson AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$66,750 | $76,250 | $85,800 | $95,300 | $102,950 | $110,550 | $118,200 | $125,800 |
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