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Paterson Housing Authority
Paterson Housing Authority is based in Paterson, Passaic County, NJ and administers 3,000 Section 8 vouchers and 1,110 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NJ021. Program type: Combined. Households served: 3,015. Occupancy: 80%. ZIP codes served: 33.
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 Paterson Housing Authority
- PHA Executive Director Position ProspectusThe Paterson Housing Authority is seeking candidates for the Executive Director position, with applications due by September 15, 2026.
- Special Board Meeting Notice for June 29, 2026A special board meeting has been scheduled for June 29, 2026.
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
Paterson Housing Authority
60 Van Houten St, Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: (973) 345-5650
Official website: patersonhousingauthority.org
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About Paterson Housing Authority
Overview
The Paterson Housing Authority operates 1,110 public housing units and administers 3,000 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 3,015 households. With an occupancy rate of 80%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in Paterson, New Jersey.
Scale and standing
The Paterson Housing Authority ranks first among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Paterson area. It holds the fifth-largest voucher program in the state, out of 79 authorities with vouchers. Peer agencies in the region include the Housing Authority of the City of Passaic, which administers 2,159 vouchers, and the Passaic County Public Housing Agency, with 842 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Paterson area 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 unit 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.
- Housing Authority of the City of PassaicPassaic, NJ, 2,159 vouchers
- Passaic County Public Housing AgencyWayne, NJ, 842 vouchers
- Clifton Housing AuthorityClifton, NJ, 270 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.