Boonton Housing Authority Project-Based Waiting List is Closed as of May 2024. The waiting list was last open in November 2016 and remains closed.


Please note: The Boonton Housing Authority covers Boonton, NJ.

The Boonton Housing Authority (BHA) is currently accepting Public Housing waiting list applications, from October 11, 2016 until November 14, 2016.



Boonton, NJ is about 20 miles northwest of Newark, NJ.


Please note: 

  • This application puts applicants in consideration for both the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing waiting lists. Applicants who wish to apply to both programs only need to submit one application.
  • This waiting list has preferences. This means that applicants who qualify for these preferences will receive assistance before applicants who do not. Because of these preferences, applicants who do not qualify may have a longer wait to receive assistance.

To apply, download and print the online application here.


Copies of the following documentation is required of all household members: Birth certificate, Social Security Card, all bank and investment statements, INS information, drivers licence, passport, picture ID card, proof of divorce, proof of household income, proof of child support and case number, proof of residency.


Once the application has been completed, it must be mailed to:



Boonton Housing Authority
Waiting List Application Information
125 Chestnut Street
Boonton, NJ 07005-1130


This waiting list has the following preferences: Working, elderly, disabled, veteran, education program.


Applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.


Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.


For more information, read the BHA public notice, visit the BHA website, or call the office at (973) 335-0846.

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Boonton Housing Authority

Boonton Housing Authority Project-Based Waiting List is managed by Boonton Housing Authority.

Boonton Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 233 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Boonton, New Jersey.