Program: Combined · Public housing units: 219 · Section 8 vouchers: 257 · Households served: 437 · Occupancy: 92% · ZIP codes served: 27
The Rahway Housing Authority operates 219 public housing units and administers 257 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 437 households. With an occupancy rate of 92%, the authority runs a combined program, providing both housing units and rental assistance to meet the diverse needs of the community.
The Rahway Housing Authority ranks fifth among the seven authorities that serve the same ZIP codes in Union County. It is also the 58th largest authority in terms of Section 8 vouchers among the 79 authorities in New Jersey. Peer authorities in the region include the Elizabeth Housing Authority, which administers 1,345 vouchers, and the Plainfield Housing Authority, which manages 915 vouchers.
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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