Highland Park Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Highland Park, New Jersey.

Waiting List
Closed: Highland Park, New Jersey Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Highland Park Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Samuel Kronman Apartments Senior Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

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

The Highland Park Housing Authority (HPHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications on a limited basis from July 3, 2023, until 150 applications have been received. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the HPHA notice, "Only Highland Park residents (Those who live or work in HP) can apply."

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

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 HPHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HPHA notice on June 27, 2023.

Closed: Highland Park Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

Open Until Further Notice: Samuel Kronman Apartments Senior Public Housing Waiting List

The Highland Park Housing Authority (HPHA) is accepting Senior Public Housing waiting list applications for Samuel Kronman apartments from the earliest confirmed date of April 25, 2023, until further notice.

Please note: According to the HPHA notice," Head of household must be 62 years of age or older or disabled."

To apply during the opening period, call the HPHA at (732) 572-4420 to request an application.

It is not yet known how to submit the paper application after it is completed.

This waiting list has the following preferences: 

  • Live or work in Highland Park (5 points)
  • Veteran/or Sprouse has honorable discharge certificate (1 point)

It is not yet known how selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HPHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HPHA notice on May 3, 2023.

About The Agency

Highland Park Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 245 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

242 South 6th Avenue, Highland Park, NJ

Visit Website(732) 572-4420

Section 8 Application Checklist

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How large is the Highland Park Housing Authority?

Highland Park Housing Authority serves 232 low-income households. The agency manages 273 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Highland Park Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 84 percent of households served by Highland Park Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Highland Park Housing Authority households.

How many Highland Park Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 39 households and make up 17 percent of households served by Highland Park Housing Authority.

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

There are 162 female-headed renter households living in Highland Park Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 70% of those served by the Highland Park Housing Authority.

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

Black 60
Asian-Pacific Islander 19
White 125
Hispanic 28

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

There are 160 households headed by seniors served by the Highland Park Housing Authority. Senior households are 69% of households in Highland Park Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 97 persons with disabilities living in Highland Park Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 42% of households served by the Highland Park Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Highland Park Housing Authority?

The Highland Park 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 Highland Park Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Highland Park Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on July 3, 2023 and closed on March 28, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Highland Park Housing Authority

Samuel Kronman Apartments

242 S 6th Ave, Highland Park, New Jersey 08904