Housing authoritiesNJSTATE OF NJ DEPT. OF COMM. AFFAIRS
STATE OF NJ DEPT. OF COMM. AFFAIRS
STATE OF NJ DEPT. OF COMM. AFFAIRS is based in Trenton, Mercer County, NJ and administers 25,297 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code NJ912. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 23,097. Occupancy: 91%. ZIP codes served: 26.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Low-rise), effective 2026-08-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $45 | $59 | $79 | $98 | $118 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $100 | $132 | $176 | $217 | $261 |
| Heating (Electric) | $63 | $83 | $110 | $136 | $164 |
| Heating (Oil) | $100 | $131 | $174 | $215 | $259 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $7 | $9 | $12 | $15 | $19 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $16 | $21 | $28 | $34 | $42 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $15 | $20 | $26 | $32 | $40 |
| Other Electricity | $52 | $67 | $90 | $112 | $138 |
| Air Conditioning | $15 | $19 | $25 | $31 | $37 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $9 | $12 | $15 | $19 | $24 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $20 | $26 | $34 | $42 | $53 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $18 | $24 | $32 | $39 | $49 |
| Water Heating (Oil) | $20 | $26 | $35 | $43 | $54 |
| Water | $60 | $77 | $93 | $114 | $126 |
| Sewer | $28 | $30 | $33 | $36 | $38 |
| Range/Microwave | $6 | $6 | $6 | $6 | $6 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08501 | $1,420 | $1,570 | $1,940 | $2,470 | $2,730 |
| 08512 | $1,630 | $1,790 | $2,250 | $2,720 | $3,050 |
| 08520 | $1,560 | $1,760 | $2,240 | $2,740 | $3,080 |
| 08525 | $1,720 | $1,930 | $2,450 | $2,980 | $3,350 |
| 08530 | $1,910 | $2,070 | $2,590 | $3,100 | $3,480 |
| 08534 | $1,940 | $2,200 | $2,790 | $3,410 | $3,830 |
| 08540 | $2,050 | $2,280 | $2,890 | $3,500 | $3,940 |
| 08542 | $2,340 | $2,640 | $3,360 | $4,110 | $4,620 |
| 08544 | $2,120 | $2,370 | $3,000 | $3,640 | $4,100 |
| 08550 | $2,340 | $2,640 | $3,360 | $4,110 | $4,620 |
| 08558 | $1,950 | $2,100 | $2,620 | $3,120 | $3,500 |
| 08560 | $1,850 | $2,090 | $2,640 | $3,160 | $3,610 |
| 08561 | $1,750 | $1,980 | $2,510 | $3,070 | $3,450 |
| 08608 | $1,210 | $1,400 | $1,760 | $2,110 | $2,410 |
| 08609 | $1,270 | $1,440 | $1,830 | $2,240 | $2,510 |
| 08610 | $1,460 | $1,640 | $2,090 | $2,550 | $2,870 |
| 08611 | $1,410 | $1,600 | $2,030 | $2,480 | $2,790 |
| 08618 | $1,220 | $1,400 | $1,760 | $2,140 | $2,410 |
| 08619 | $1,650 | $1,860 | $2,370 | $2,900 | $3,260 |
| 08620 | $1,470 | $1,650 | $2,070 | $2,520 | $2,830 |
| 08628 | $1,610 | $1,820 | $2,310 | $2,820 | $3,170 |
| 08629 | $1,270 | $1,430 | $1,820 | $2,230 | $2,500 |
| 08638 | $1,570 | $1,770 | $2,250 | $2,750 | $3,090 |
| 08648 | $1,940 | $2,200 | $2,790 | $3,410 | $3,830 |
| 08690 | $1,660 | $1,870 | $2,380 | $2,910 | $3,270 |
| 08691 | $1,960 | $2,220 | $2,820 | $3,450 | $3,870 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
STATE OF NJ DEPT. OF COMM. AFFAIRS
101 S Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Phone: (609) 633-6204
Email updates
About STATE OF NJ DEPT. OF COMM. AFFAIRS
Overview
The STATE OF NJ DEPT. OF COMM. AFFAIRS operates a voucher-only Section 8 program, administering 25,297 vouchers. This program serves 23,097 households, with an occupancy rate of 91%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through its extensive voucher program.
Scale and standing
Among the five housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the STATE OF NJ DEPT. OF COMM. AFFAIRS ranks first by voucher count, significantly outpacing peers like the Hamilton Township HA, which administers 227 vouchers. On a statewide level, it holds the top position among 79 authorities with vouchers, underscoring its substantial role in providing rental assistance across New Jersey.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,740 to $2,930, with an average of $2,224. This is slightly below the state average of $2,412. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 08542 at $2,930, while the lowest is in ZIP code 08620 at $1,740.
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.
- Hamilton Township HAHamilton, NJ, 227 vouchers
- Trenton Housing AuthorityTrenton, NJ
- Princeton Housing AuthorityPrinceton, NJ
- Hightstown Housing AuthorityHightstown, NJ
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.