Boonton Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Boonton, New Jersey.

Waiting List
Closed: Boonton, New Jersey Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Boonton, New Jersey Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Boonton Housing Authority Other Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Boonton, New Jersey Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List


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

The Boonton Housing Authority (BHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open from October 2016 until November 2016; and before that from March 2015 until May 2015, and from January 2013 until March 2013.



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 during the opening period, applicants were required to download and print the online application.


Once the application has been completed, it must have been mailed to the BHA office.


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


Applicants were 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 In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list.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, visit the BHA website, or call the office at (973) 335-0846.

Closed: Boonton, New Jersey Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Boonton Housing Authority (BHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from December 1, 2023, until December 22, 2023. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences: 

  • Elderly
  • Victim of Domestic Violence
  • Work in Boonton
  • Currently enrolled in educational/training program
  • Live in Boonton
  • Work in other location than Boonton
  • Veteran

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the BHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHA application portal on December 6, 2023.

Closed: 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Boonton Housing Authority (BHA) last accepted Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 0, 1 , 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments from December 1, 2023, until December 22, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences: 

  • Elderly
  • Victim of Domestic Violence
  • Work in Boonton
  • Currently enrolled in educational/training program
  • Live in Boonton
  • Work in other location than Boonton
  • Veteran

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the BHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the BHA application portal on December 4, 2023.

Closed: Boonton Housing Authority Other Waiting List


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.

About The Agency

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.

Monday 8:00am-2:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am-2:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am-2:30pm
Thursday 8:00am-2:30pm
Friday 8:00am-2:30pm

125 Chestnut Street, Boonton, NJ

(973) 335-0846

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Boonton Housing Authority?

Boonton Housing Authority serves 231 low-income households. The agency manages 236 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Boonton Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 61 percent of households served by Boonton Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 90 percent of Boonton Housing Authority households.

How many Boonton Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 108 households and make up 47 percent of households served by Boonton Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Boonton Housing Authority?

There are 166 female-headed renter households living in Boonton Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 72% of those served by the Boonton Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Boonton Housing Authority renters?

Black 74
Asian-Pacific Islander 14
White 95
Hispanic 49

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Boonton Housing Authority?

There are 66 households headed by seniors served by the Boonton Housing Authority. Senior households are 29% of households in Boonton Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Boonton Housing Authority housing?

There are 30 persons with disabilities living in Boonton Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 13% of households served by the Boonton Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Boonton Housing Authority?

The Boonton Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Boonton Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Boonton Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 11, 2016 and closed on November 14, 2016.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Boonton Housing Authority

Riverview Apartments Chestnut Cottages

122 Plane St, Boonton, New Jersey 07005