Section 8 apartments in Central Union City, Union City

Central Union City is in the Central area, primarily within ZIP code 07087. Union City is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro, so the Housing Choice Voucher payment standards below are specific to this ZIP.

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Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 07087

Small-Area FMR · 2026
BedroomsPayment standard / mo
Studio$2,070
1 bedroom$2,120
2 bedrooms$2,380
3 bedrooms$2,900
4 bedrooms$3,410

Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.

Payment standards by ZIP code in Central Union City: 07087

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Governing PHA

Jersey City Housing Authority

HUD PHA code NJ009 · 5,341 HCV vouchers

Waitlist closed

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
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West New York Housing Authority

HUD PHA code NJ030 · 1,183 HCV vouchers

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Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address
6100 Adams St , West New York , NJ

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