Forest Hill House — Project-Based Section 8 in Newark

505 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ, 07104

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 100 units · Managed by SHP Management Corp

About this apartment

Forest Hill House is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 505 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark with 100 apartments (99 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 207-829-9200.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Forest Hill House

Forest Hill House is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 505 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark 07104. It has 100 apartments, 99 of which are subsidized (18 studio, 81 one-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the New Jersey area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 207-829-9200 (managed by SHP Management Corp) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Newark Housing Authority (NHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.) prohibits source-of-income discrimination, including refusal of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, statewide

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Newark page.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.