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Salem Housing Authority
Salem Housing Authority is based in Salem, Salem County, NJ and administers 33 Section 8 vouchers and 210 public housing units.
HUD PHA code NJ058. Program type: Combined. Households served: 147. Occupancy: 69%. ZIP codes served: 14.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Salem Housing Authority
205 Seventh St, Salem, NJ 08079
Phone: (856) 935-5022
Official website: salemhousingauthority.org
Email updates
About Salem Housing Authority
Overview
The Salem Housing Authority operates 210 public housing units and administers 33 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 147 households. With an occupancy rate of 69%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in Salem County, New Jersey.
Scale and standing
The Salem Housing Authority ranks second among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the area, with 33 Section 8 vouchers. Its peer, the Penns Grove Housing Authority, administers 38 vouchers. On a broader scale, the Salem Housing Authority holds the 79th position among 79 authorities in the state of New Jersey that offer Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,460 to $2,380, with an average of $1,824. This is lower than the state average of $2,412. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 08085 at $2,380, while the lowest is in ZIP code 08079 at $1,460.
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.
- Penns Grove Housing AuthorityPenns Grove, NJ, 38 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.