Program: Combined · Public housing units: 153 · Section 8 vouchers: 38 · Households served: 187 · Occupancy: 97% · ZIP codes served: 14
The Penns Grove Housing Authority operates 153 public housing units and administers 38 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 187 households. With a 97% occupancy rate, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and rental assistance to meet the needs of the community.
The Penns Grove Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area. It holds the 78th position in the state by the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 79 authorities statewide. Its peer, the Salem Housing Authority, administers 33 Section 8 vouchers, highlighting the significant role Penns Grove plays in providing housing assistance within the region.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,460 to $2,380, with an average of $1,824. This is below the state average of $2,412. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is $2,380 in ZIP code 08085, while the lowest is $1,460 in ZIP code 08079.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08001 | $1,220 | $1,330 | $1,600 | $2,020 | $2,180 |
| 08023 | $1,890 | $2,040 | $2,440 | $2,910 | $3,210 |
| 08038 | $1,580 | $1,710 | $2,040 | $2,430 | $2,680 |
| 08067 | $1,770 | $1,920 | $2,290 | $2,730 | $3,010 |
| 08069 | $1,330 | $1,440 | $1,720 | $2,050 | $2,260 |
| 08070 | $1,260 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $1,940 | $2,140 |
| 08072 | $1,130 | $1,220 | $1,460 | $1,740 | $1,920 |
| 08079 | $1,130 | $1,220 | $1,460 | $1,740 | $1,920 |
| 08085 | $1,820 | $1,980 | $2,360 | $2,810 | $3,100 |
| 08098 | $1,240 | $1,340 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,100 |
| 08302 | $1,320 | $1,460 | $1,750 | $2,410 | $2,530 |
| 08318 | $1,500 | $1,620 | $1,940 | $2,310 | $2,550 |
| 08343 | $1,540 | $1,710 | $2,030 | $2,440 | $2,780 |
| 08344 | $1,440 | $1,560 | $1,870 | $2,290 | $2,500 |
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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