Westminster Heights — Project-Based Section 8 in Elizabeth

420 Irvington Ave, Elizabeth, NJ, 07208

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 60 units · Managed by CIS Management Inc.

About this apartment

Westminster Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 420 Irvington Ave, Elizabeth with 60 apartments (60 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call (609) 298-2229.

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 Westminster Heights

Westminster Heights is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 420 Irvington Ave, Elizabeth 07208. It has 60 apartments, 60 of which are subsidized (11 one-bedroom, 41 two-bedroom, 8 three-bedroom).

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 (609) 298-2229 (managed by CIS Management 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 Elizabeth (HACE) 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 Elizabeth 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.