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Newark Housing Authority

Newark , NJ Public Housing Authority

Newark Housing Authority administers public housing serving Essex , New Jersey. Contact the authority directly to apply, check waitlist status, and confirm current openings. According to HUD records, Newark Housing Authority manages 8,481 Section 8 vouchers and 13,735 public housing units in and around Newark .

Phone
(973) 273-6677
Email
lspicer@newarkha.org
Address
500 Broad St , Newark , NJ, 07102
Programs
Combined
Section 8 vouchers
8,481
Public housing units
13,735
County
Essex

How to apply

Applications for Section 8 vouchers and public housing go through the housing authority, not Lease Lantern. Most authorities open and close their waitlists periodically; call or email Newark Housing Authorityto confirm whether a list is open and what documents you’ll need. Eligibility is based on household income relative to your area’s limits.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for Section 8 through Newark Housing Authority?

Apply directly through the authority at (973) 273-6677. Waitlists open and close periodically, so confirm a list is open before applying.

Is the Newark Housing Authority waitlist open?

Waitlist status is set by the authority and changes often. Contact Newark Housing Authority directly at (973) 273-6677 to confirm current openings.

Helpful next steps

Browse affordable housing in New Jersey →Check New Jersey income limitsHow to join New Jersey Section 8 waitlistsHow Section 8 worksHow affordable housing waitlists work

Other housing authorities near Essex

Bloomfield Township Ha — Bloomfield East Orange Housing Authority — East Orange Housing Authority Of The City Of Orange — Orange Irvington Housing Authority — Irvington Montclair Housing Authority — Montclair West Orange Housing Authority — West Orange Asbury Park Housing Authority — Asbury Park Bayonne Housing Authority — Bayonne Belmar Housing Authority — Belmar Berkeley Housing Authority — Bayville

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Public Housing Authority contact data. Always confirm details with the authority directly.