Section 8 Housing in Newark
Section 8 in Newark is the Housing Choice Voucher program, administered locally by the Newark Housing Authority (NHA) alongside the city's public housing developments. This page explains how the program works and how to apply.
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About This Program in Newark
In Newark, the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program and public housing are administered by the Newark Housing Authority (NHA). Rent is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income — whether in an NHA development or with a voucher used in private housing.
How to Apply in Newark
Apply through NHA at newarkha.org when waitlists are open. New Jersey protects renters from source-of-income discrimination statewide (N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.), so most landlords cannot refuse a Housing Choice Voucher. Call NHA at (973) 273-6000 for current waitlist status.