Section 8 apartments in Forest Hill, Newark
Forest Hill is in the North Ward area, primarily within ZIP code 07104. 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 07104
Small-Area FMR · FY2027| Bedrooms | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,460 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,640 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,990 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,490 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,830 |
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 Forest Hill: 07104
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Governing PHA
Newark Housing Authority
HUD PHA code NJ002 · 8,481 HCV vouchers
This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.
Newark HA HCV waitlist has been closed for extended periods. Site-based housing may have open lists. Call for current updates.
- Address
- 500 Broad Street, Newark, NJ
- Phone
- (973) 273-6677
- Website
- https://www.newarkha.org
East Orange Housing Authority
HUD PHA code NJ050 · 1,596 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 160 Halsted St , East Orange , NJ
- Phone
- 9737668896
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