Section 8 apartments in Weequahic, Newark

Weequahic is in the South Ward area, primarily within ZIP code 07112. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.

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Voucher discrimination is illegal here

Under New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination, it is illegal statewide for a landlord to refuse an applicant because they use a housing voucher.

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Section 8 listings in Weequahic, Newark

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HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 07112

Small-Area FMR · FY2027

HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 07112, monthly dollars, fiscal year 2027
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.

Compare HUD rent benchmarks for these ZIP codes; confirm the rental address separately: 07112

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Housing authority contacts

Confirm the agency responsible for your voucher and proposed address. A county directory match alone does not establish jurisdiction; a move between agencies may require portability.

Newark Housing Authority

HUD PHA code NJ002 · 8,481 HCV vouchers

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We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.

The Newark Housing Authority (NHA) HCV application route needs a fresh check. Last reviewed 2026-10-16; confirm the current notice before acting.

Checked October 16, 2026. Read the authority source.

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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

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We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.

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Address: 160 Halsted St, East Orange, NJ
Phone: (973) 766-8896

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