As of September, 2025, there are 108 Affordable Housing units currently available in Union County. There are 7 local Housing Authorities serving Union 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.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING UNION COUNTY
Summit Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 0 Units Available in the Summit Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Summit Housing Authority Serves the Summit, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 0 Units Available in the Summit Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Unit...
Union Township Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 163 Units Available in the Union Township Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Union Township Housing Authority Serves the Union, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 163 Units Available in the Union Township Housing Authority. These Low-income Ho...
Rahway Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 480 Units Available in the Rahway Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Rahway Housing Authority Serves the Rahway, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 480 Units Available in the Rahway Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Un...
Union County Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 411 Units Available in the Union County Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Union County Housing Authority Serves the Elizabeth, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 411 Units Available in the Union County Housing Authority. These Low-income Hous...
Elizabeth Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 2607 Units Available in the Elizabeth Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Elizabeth Housing Authority Serves the Elizabeth, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 2607 Units Available in the Elizabeth Housing Authority. These Low-income Housin...
Housing Authority City of Linden
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 558 Units Available in the Housing Authority City of Linden. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Housing Authority City of Linden Serves the Linden, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 558 Units Available in the Housing Authority City of Linden. These Low-income Ho...
Plainfield Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 1252 Units Available in the Plainfield Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Plainfield Housing Authority Serves the Plainfield, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 1252 Units Available in the Plainfield Housing Authority. These Low-income Housi...
Fair Market Rent
The Housing Authority City of Linden will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Union County, NJ Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$1,379
1 Bedroom
$1,590
2 Bedrooms
$1,916
3 Bedrooms
$2,424
4 Bedrooms
$2,800
Income Limit
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 Union County for 2025.
Union County, NJ Income Limit:
1 Person
$68,500
2 Persons
$78,250
3 Persons
$88,050
4 Persons
$97,800
5 Persons
$105,650
