As of October, 2025, there are 339 Affordable Housing units currently available in Essex County. There are 7 local Housing Authorities serving Essex County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.
There Are Currently 120 Units Available in the West Orange Housing Authority. These Low-income Housi...
There Are Currently 902 Units Available in the Irvington Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing...
There Are Currently 13949 Units Available in the Newark Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing ...
There Are Currently 270 Units Available in the Bloomfield Township Housing Authority. These Low-inco...
There Are Currently 321 Units Available in the Montclair Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing...
There Are Currently 1651 Units Available in the East Orange Housing Authority. These Low-income Hous...
There Are Currently 1003 Units Available in the Housing Authority of the City of Orange. These Low-i...
The West Orange Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Essex County for 2025.
Section 8 Waiting Lists Open September 2025
Section 8 Waiting Lists Open August 2025
Section 8 Waiting Lists Open July 2025
Section 8 and Public Housing Waiting Lists Opening June 2025
Section 8 Waiting Lists Opening May 2025: Application Details Inside
Section 8 Waiting Lists Opening April 2025
