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West Orange Housing Authority
West Orange Housing Authority is based in West Orange, Essex County, NJ and administers 124 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code NJ108. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 91. Occupancy: 73%. ZIP codes served: 31.
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.
Latest from West Orange Housing Authority
- October 2026 NewsletterThe October 2026 newsletter from West Orange Housing Authority is now available.
- West Orange Township Council Meeting - Zoom and Agenda LinksThis announcement provides information regarding the West Orange Township Council Meeting, including links to access the meeting via Zoom and its agenda.
- NJAW Lead Service Line Replacement Program Week of 9/21/26This notice concerns the New Jersey American Water Lead Service Line Replacement Program, specifically for the week of September 21, 2026.
- Jitney Schedule UpdatesThis announcement informs the public about recent changes or updates to the Jitney schedule.
- Gregory Ave. & Mitchell St./Gregory Pl. Demonstration Project & SurveyThis item details a demonstration project at Gregory Avenue and Mitchell Street/Gregory Place, and includes a survey for public input.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07003 | $1,910 | $2,150 | $2,600 | $3,240 | $3,710 |
| 07004 | $2,460 | $2,780 | $3,350 | $4,180 | $4,780 |
| 07006 | $1,940 | $2,200 | $2,650 | $3,300 | $3,780 |
| 07009 | $1,850 | $2,090 | $2,520 | $3,140 | $3,600 |
| 07017 | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,830 |
| 07018 | $1,540 | $1,740 | $2,100 | $2,620 | $3,000 |
| 07021 | $2,090 | $2,370 | $2,860 | $3,560 | $4,080 |
| 07028 | $2,360 | $2,670 | $3,220 | $4,020 | $4,600 |
| 07039 | $2,460 | $2,780 | $3,350 | $4,180 | $4,780 |
| 07040 | $2,100 | $2,380 | $2,870 | $3,580 | $4,100 |
| 07041 | $1,930 | $2,180 | $2,630 | $3,280 | $3,750 |
| 07042 | $2,160 | $2,440 | $2,940 | $3,670 | $4,200 |
| 07043 | $2,340 | $2,640 | $3,190 | $3,970 | $4,560 |
| 07044 | $2,100 | $2,380 | $2,870 | $3,580 | $4,100 |
| 07050 | $1,690 | $1,910 | $2,310 | $2,880 | $3,300 |
| 07052 | $1,850 | $2,090 | $2,520 | $3,140 | $3,600 |
| 07068 | $2,460 | $2,780 | $3,350 | $4,180 | $4,780 |
| 07078 | $2,460 | $2,780 | $3,350 | $4,180 | $4,780 |
| 07079 | $2,290 | $2,580 | $3,120 | $3,890 | $4,450 |
| 07102 | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,830 |
| 07103 | $1,460 | $1,650 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,840 |
| 07104 | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,830 |
| 07105 | $1,480 | $1,670 | $2,020 | $2,520 | $2,880 |
| 07106 | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,830 |
| 07107 | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,830 |
| 07108 | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,830 |
| 07109 | $1,690 | $1,910 | $2,300 | $2,870 | $3,280 |
| 07110 | $1,690 | $1,910 | $2,310 | $2,880 | $3,300 |
| 07111 | $1,500 | $1,690 | $2,040 | $2,540 | $2,910 |
| 07112 | $1,460 | $1,640 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,830 |
| 07114 | $1,460 | $1,650 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,840 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
West Orange Housing Authority
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Phone: (973) 325-4107
Official website: westorange.org/1650/West-Orange-Public-Housing-Agency-Sectio
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About West Orange Housing Authority
Overview
The West Orange Housing Authority operates a voucher-only Section 8 program, administering 124 vouchers. These vouchers support 91 households, with an occupancy rate of 73%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in West Orange, New Jersey.
Scale and standing
Among the seven housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes in Essex County, the West Orange Housing Authority ranks 7th by voucher count. In comparison, the Newark Housing Authority manages 8,481 vouchers, and the East Orange Housing Authority administers 1,596. On a statewide level, the West Orange Housing Authority holds the 73rd position out of 79 authorities in terms of voucher size.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,930 to $3,310, with an average of $2,474. This is slightly above the state average of $2,412. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 07068, while the lowest is in ZIP code 07106.
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.
- Newark Housing AuthorityNewark, NJ, 8,481 vouchers
- East Orange Housing AuthorityEast Orange, NJ, 1,596 vouchers
- Housing Authority of the City of OrangeOrange, NJ, 748 vouchers
- Irvington Housing AuthorityIrvington, NJ, 474 vouchers
- Montclair Housing AuthorityMontclair, NJ, 325 vouchers
- BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP HABloomfield, NJ, 275 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.