N C Commons — Project-Based Section 8 in Newark

161 Newton St, Newark, NJ, 07103

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 372 units · Managed by New Community Corporation

About this apartment

N C Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 161 Newton St, Newark with 372 apartments (370 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 973-639-5648.

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 N C Commons

N C Commons is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 161 Newton St, Newark 07103. It has 372 apartments, 370 of which are subsidized (34 studio, 179 one-bedroom, 64 two-bedroom, 69 three-bedroom, 24 four-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 973-639-5648 (managed by New Community Corporation) 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.