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Phillipsburg Housing Authority
Phillipsburg Housing Authority is based in Phillipsburg, Warren County, NJ and administers 215 Section 8 vouchers and 580 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NJ024. Program type: Combined. Households served: 772. Occupancy: 97%. ZIP codes served: 22.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-10-01 (Phillipsburg Housing Authority).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,614 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,786 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,223 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,726 |
| 4 bedroom | $2,937 |
| 5 bedroom | $3,040 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Phillipsburg Housing Authority
- Board of Commissioners MeetingThe Phillipsburg Housing Authority is holding a meeting for its Board of Commissioners.
- Architectural/Engineering for RAD Physical Condition Assessment ServicesThe Phillipsburg Housing Authority is seeking architectural and engineering services for a physical condition assessment related to the RAD program.
- Purchase of Electricity
- Purchase of Electricity – closes August 28, 2026 at 1:30 PMThe Phillipsburg Housing Authority is accepting bids for electricity purchases until August 28, 2026 at 1:30 PM.
- Special Meeting Notice for July 15, 2026The Phillipsburg Housing Authority has scheduled a special meeting for July 15, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07820 | $1,610 | $1,620 | $2,020 | $2,480 | $2,940 |
| 07821 | $1,620 | $1,820 | $2,200 | $2,740 | $3,150 |
| 07823 | $1,370 | $1,380 | $1,710 | $2,170 | $2,520 |
| 07825 | $1,880 | $1,900 | $2,360 | $2,890 | $3,430 |
| 07831 | $1,630 | $1,790 | $2,240 | $2,690 | $2,970 |
| 07832 | $2,010 | $2,030 | $2,520 | $3,090 | $3,660 |
| 07833 | $1,640 | $1,720 | $2,120 | $2,610 | $3,020 |
| 07838 | $2,180 | $2,190 | $2,730 | $3,350 | $3,970 |
| 07840 | $1,620 | $1,680 | $2,070 | $2,550 | $3,000 |
| 07844 | $1,460 | $1,470 | $1,830 | $2,240 | $2,660 |
| 07846 | $1,820 | $1,860 | $2,300 | $2,830 | $3,340 |
| 07860 | $1,480 | $1,670 | $2,010 | $2,510 | $2,870 |
| 07863 | $1,790 | $1,800 | $2,240 | $2,750 | $3,260 |
| 07865 | $1,980 | $2,070 | $2,550 | $3,210 | $3,690 |
| 07874 | $1,770 | $2,000 | $2,410 | $3,010 | $3,440 |
| 07880 | $1,910 | $1,950 | $2,410 | $2,970 | $3,510 |
| 07882 | $1,630 | $1,790 | $2,240 | $2,690 | $2,970 |
| 08802 | $2,060 | $2,200 | $2,750 | $3,350 | $3,760 |
| 08804 | $2,120 | $2,230 | $2,780 | $3,340 | $3,820 |
| 08827 | $1,710 | $1,840 | $2,290 | $2,740 | $3,080 |
| 08865 | $1,570 | $1,580 | $1,960 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
| 08886 | $2,100 | $2,110 | $2,630 | $3,220 | $3,820 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Phillipsburg Housing Authority
530 Heckman St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Phone: (908) 859-0122
Official website: phillipsburgha.com
Email updates
About Phillipsburg Housing Authority
Overview
The Phillipsburg Housing Authority operates 580 public housing units and administers 215 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 772 households. With an occupancy rate of 97%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a combined housing assistance provider in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
Scale and standing
The Phillipsburg Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Warren County, with 215 Section 8 vouchers. Its peer, the Warren County Housing Authority, manages 671 vouchers. On a broader scale, the Phillipsburg Housing Authority stands at 64th in the state of New Jersey, out of 79 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,520 to $3,050, with an average of $2,177. This is slightly below the state average of $2,412. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 08802 at $3,050, while the lowest is in ZIP code 07823 at $1,520.
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.
- Warren County Housing AuthorityBelvidere, NJ, 671 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.