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Clifton Housing Authority
Clifton Housing Authority is based in Clifton, Passaic County, NJ and administers 270 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code NJ089. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 186. Occupancy: 68%. ZIP codes served: 33.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (apartment), effective 2020-06-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $22 | $30 | $41 | $50 | $62 |
| Heating (Electric) | $54 | $87 | $118 | $144 | $176 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $73 | $98 | $135 | $165 | $202 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $5 | $6 | $7 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $7 | $10 | $13 | $17 |
| Other Electric (Electric) | $30 | $36 | $52 | $59 | $64 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $8 | $10 | $12 | $14 | $16 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $32 | $40 | $49 | $60 | $69 |
| Water Heating (Oil) | $26 | $34 | $40 | $47 | $54 |
| Water | $29 | $32 | $39 | $47 | $54 |
| Natural Gas Customer Charge (Natural Gas) | $9 | $9 | $9 | $9 | $9 |
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Clifton Housing Authority
- Contract Award Notice -Talva Energy 11-4-26Clifton Housing Authority has awarded a contract to THA Consulting on November 4, 2026.
- Contract Award Notice - THA Consulting 11-4-26
- Contract Award Notice - Hendricks Appraisal Co 11-4-26Clifton Housing Authority has awarded a contract to George A. Held and Associates on November 4, 2026.
- Contract Award Notice -George A. Held and Assoc. 11-4-26Clifton Housing Authority has awarded a contract to Talva Energy on November 4, 2026.
- Contract Award Notice - Acrisure - Polaris Galaxy Group 10-20-26The Clifton Housing Authority has awarded a contract to Acrisure-Polaris Galaxy Group for services on 10-20-26.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07009 | $1,850 | $2,090 | $2,520 | $3,140 | $3,600 |
| 07011 | $1,740 | $1,950 | $2,240 | $2,720 | $3,430 |
| 07012 | $1,720 | $1,920 | $2,210 | $2,680 | $3,390 |
| 07013 | $1,790 | $2,010 | $2,310 | $2,810 | $3,540 |
| 07014 | $2,150 | $2,410 | $2,770 | $3,360 | $4,240 |
| 07043 | $2,340 | $2,640 | $3,190 | $3,970 | $4,560 |
| 07055 | $1,490 | $1,670 | $1,920 | $2,330 | $2,940 |
| 07110 | $1,690 | $1,910 | $2,310 | $2,880 | $3,300 |
| 07403 | $1,780 | $1,990 | $2,290 | $2,780 | $3,510 |
| 07420 | $1,710 | $1,920 | $2,200 | $2,670 | $3,410 |
| 07421 | $2,190 | $2,460 | $2,820 | $3,430 | $4,320 |
| 07424 | $1,790 | $2,000 | $2,300 | $2,790 | $3,520 |
| 07435 | $1,630 | $1,830 | $2,180 | $2,700 | $3,180 |
| 07436 | $1,620 | $1,840 | $2,110 | $2,570 | $3,280 |
| 07438 | $1,630 | $1,840 | $2,210 | $2,750 | $3,180 |
| 07442 | $1,850 | $2,070 | $2,380 | $2,890 | $3,650 |
| 07456 | $2,090 | $2,340 | $2,690 | $3,270 | $4,120 |
| 07460 | $2,130 | $2,400 | $2,900 | $3,620 | $4,140 |
| 07465 | $2,060 | $2,310 | $2,650 | $3,220 | $4,060 |
| 07470 | $2,070 | $2,330 | $2,670 | $3,240 | $4,090 |
| 07480 | $1,490 | $1,670 | $1,920 | $2,330 | $2,940 |
| 07501 | $1,530 | $1,720 | $1,970 | $2,390 | $3,020 |
| 07502 | $1,550 | $1,730 | $1,990 | $2,420 | $3,050 |
| 07503 | $1,630 | $1,830 | $2,100 | $2,550 | $3,220 |
| 07504 | $1,480 | $1,660 | $1,910 | $2,320 | $2,930 |
| 07505 | $1,250 | $1,400 | $1,610 | $1,960 | $2,470 |
| 07506 | $1,790 | $2,010 | $2,310 | $2,810 | $3,540 |
| 07508 | $1,740 | $1,950 | $2,240 | $2,720 | $3,430 |
| 07512 | $1,790 | $2,010 | $2,310 | $2,810 | $3,540 |
| 07513 | $1,630 | $1,830 | $2,100 | $2,550 | $3,220 |
| 07514 | $1,510 | $1,700 | $1,950 | $2,370 | $2,990 |
| 07522 | $1,550 | $1,740 | $2,000 | $2,430 | $3,060 |
| 07524 | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,880 | $2,280 | $2,880 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Clifton Housing Authority
900 Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013
Phone: (973) 470-5846
Email updates
About Clifton Housing Authority
Overview
The Clifton Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 270 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 186 households, with an occupancy rate of 68%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Clifton, New Jersey.
Scale and standing
Among the four housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Clifton area, the Clifton Housing Authority ranks fourth by voucher count. Its peers include the Paterson Housing Authority, which administers 3,000 vouchers, and the Housing Authority of the City of Passaic, with 2,159 vouchers. On a broader scale, the Clifton Housing Authority holds the 56th position among the 79 agencies in New Jersey that provide Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in Clifton ranges from $1,620 to $3,310, with an average of $2,336. This is slightly below the state average of $2,412. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 07043 at $3,310, while the lowest is in ZIP code 07505 at $1,620.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Paterson Housing AuthorityPaterson, NJ, 3,000 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the City of PassaicPassaic, NJ, 2,159 vouchers
- Passaic County Public Housing AgencyWayne, NJ, 842 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.