Program: Combined · Public housing units: 1,511 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,345 · Households served: 2,261 · Occupancy: 90% · ZIP codes served: 27
The Elizabeth Housing Authority operates 1,511 public housing units and administers 1,345 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 2,261 households. With an occupancy rate of 90%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a significant provider of affordable housing in Union County, New Jersey.
The Elizabeth Housing Authority ranks first among the seven authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in terms of Section 8 vouchers. It holds the 12th position in the state out of 79 authorities with voucher programs. Peer authorities in the region, such as the Plainfield Housing Authority and the Union County Housing Authority, manage fewer vouchers, with 915 and 439 respectively.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,930 to $3,060, with an average of $2,478. This is slightly above the state average of $2,412. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 07023 at $3,060, while the lowest is in ZIP code 07201 at $1,930.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07016 | $2,100 | $2,380 | $2,870 | $3,580 | $4,100 |
| 07023 | $2,300 | $2,590 | $3,130 | $3,900 | $4,470 |
| 07027 | $1,650 | $1,860 | $2,250 | $2,810 | $3,210 |
| 07033 | $1,990 | $2,250 | $2,710 | $3,380 | $3,870 |
| 07036 | $1,580 | $1,790 | $2,160 | $2,690 | $3,080 |
| 07060 | $1,740 | $1,930 | $2,360 | $2,890 | $3,280 |
| 07062 | $1,810 | $2,040 | $2,470 | $3,070 | $3,510 |
| 07063 | $1,790 | $2,000 | $2,430 | $3,000 | $3,420 |
| 07065 | $1,800 | $2,040 | $2,460 | $3,070 | $3,510 |
| 07066 | $1,740 | $1,960 | $2,370 | $2,960 | $3,380 |
| 07076 | $1,890 | $2,140 | $2,580 | $3,220 | $3,680 |
| 07081 | $2,150 | $2,430 | $2,930 | $3,650 | $4,180 |
| 07083 | $2,000 | $2,260 | $2,730 | $3,400 | $3,900 |
| 07088 | $2,050 | $2,310 | $2,790 | $3,480 | $3,980 |
| 07090 | $2,240 | $2,540 | $3,060 | $3,820 | $4,370 |
| 07092 | $2,170 | $2,460 | $2,960 | $3,690 | $4,230 |
| 07201 | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,830 |
| 07202 | $1,600 | $1,810 | $2,180 | $2,720 | $3,110 |
| 07203 | $1,510 | $1,710 | $2,060 | $2,570 | $2,940 |
| 07204 | $1,540 | $1,740 | $2,100 | $2,620 | $3,000 |
| 07205 | $1,680 | $1,900 | $2,290 | $2,860 | $3,270 |
| 07206 | $1,550 | $1,760 | $2,120 | $2,640 | $3,030 |
| 07208 | $1,560 | $1,760 | $2,130 | $2,660 | $3,040 |
| 07901 | $2,220 | $2,510 | $3,030 | $3,780 | $4,330 |
| 07922 | $2,180 | $2,420 | $2,960 | $3,620 | $4,110 |
| 07974 | $1,920 | $2,170 | $2,620 | $3,270 | $3,740 |
| 08812 | $1,900 | $2,040 | $2,550 | $3,040 | $3,410 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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