Section 8 apartments in Paulus Hook, Jersey City
Paulus Hook is in the Downtown area, primarily within ZIP code 07302. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.
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HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 07302
Small-Area FMR · FY2027| Bedrooms | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $3,690 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,770 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,190 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,090 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,970 |
These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.
HUD rent benchmarks by ZIP code in Paulus Hook: 07302
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Governing PHA
Jersey City Housing Authority
HUD PHA code NJ009 · 5,341 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
JCHA HCV waitlist opens sporadically for limited periods. Check the JCHA website for the next opening.
- Address
- 400 U.S. Highway 1, Jersey City, NJ
- Phone
- (201) 706-4600
- Website
- https://www.jerseycityha.org
West New York Housing Authority
HUD PHA code NJ030 · 1,183 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 6100 Adams St , West New York , NJ
- Phone
- 2018686100
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