Gov Paterson Towers I — Project-Based Section 8 in Paterson

225 20th Ave, Paterson, NJ, 07501

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 158 units · Managed by Raymond P Marzulli Co Inc

About this apartment

Gov Paterson Towers I is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 225 20th Ave, Paterson with 158 apartments (63 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call (973) 743-2300 ext 34.

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 Gov Paterson Towers I

Gov Paterson Towers I is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 225 20th Ave, Paterson 07501. It has 158 apartments, 63 of which are subsidized (23 studio, 40 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 (973) 743-2300 ext 34 (managed by Raymond P Marzulli Co Inc) 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 Housing Authority of the City of Paterson (PHA) 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 Paterson 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.