Program: Combined · Public housing units: 2,431 · Section 8 vouchers: 5,341 · Households served: 6,553 · Occupancy: 86% · ZIP codes served: 16
The Housing Authority City of Jersey City manages 2,431 public housing units and administers 5,341 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 6,553 households. With an occupancy rate of 86%, the authority operates a combined program, providing both public housing and rental assistance to residents in need.
The Housing Authority City of Jersey City ranks first among the 10 authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Jersey City area, based on the number of Section 8 vouchers. It also holds the third position statewide in terms of voucher size, out of 79 housing authorities in New Jersey. Peer authorities in the region, such as the West New York Housing Authority and the Union City Housing Authority, manage fewer vouchers, with 1,183 and 703, respectively.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Jersey City ranges from $2,340 to $4,140, with an average of $3,078. This is significantly higher than the state average of $2,412. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 07311 at $4,140, while the lowest is in ZIP code 07305 at $2,340.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07002 | $2,200 | $2,250 | $2,500 | $3,040 | $3,560 |
| 07029 | $2,520 | $2,570 | $2,860 | $3,470 | $4,070 |
| 07030 | $3,690 | $3,770 | $4,190 | $5,090 | $5,970 |
| 07032 | $2,290 | $2,340 | $2,600 | $3,160 | $3,700 |
| 07047 | $2,670 | $2,730 | $3,030 | $3,680 | $4,320 |
| 07086 | $3,310 | $3,380 | $3,750 | $4,560 | $5,340 |
| 07087 | $2,150 | $2,200 | $2,440 | $2,960 | $3,470 |
| 07093 | $2,310 | $2,360 | $2,620 | $3,180 | $3,730 |
| 07094 | $3,070 | $3,130 | $3,480 | $4,230 | $4,960 |
| 07302 | $3,690 | $3,770 | $4,190 | $5,090 | $5,970 |
| 07304 | $2,220 | $2,270 | $2,520 | $3,060 | $3,590 |
| 07305 | $2,170 | $2,210 | $2,460 | $2,990 | $3,500 |
| 07306 | $2,290 | $2,340 | $2,600 | $3,160 | $3,700 |
| 07307 | $2,440 | $2,490 | $2,770 | $3,370 | $3,940 |
| 07310 | $3,690 | $3,770 | $4,190 | $5,090 | $5,970 |
| 07311 | $3,690 | $3,770 | $4,190 | $5,090 | $5,970 |
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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