East Orange, New Jersey Section 8 Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of East Orange (EOHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed. It was last open from September 17, 2024 until September 20, 2024. Before that, the waiting list was last open in July 2022 for just one day (actually less than one full day -- it was only open during business hours). It is notable that the 2024 opening has been extended to 3 full days.

To apply during the opening period, applicants must have completed the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

• The EOHA has a “residency” preference for a family that includes a family member who lives, works or has been hired to work in East Orange, New Jersey. The preference cannot have the effect of disproportionately delaying or denying assistance to members of protected classes. A residency requirement is prohibited.
• A family that includes an elderly or disabled member in the household not living in East Orange, New Jersey.
• Families requiring relocation from EOHA public housing as a result of redevelopment. In addition, families requiring relocation from EOHA public housing due to an under-housed situation will receive this preference.
• Families displaced by a government action or by a formally declared natural disaster

600 applicants were to be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences. The winning confirmation numbers will be posted on the EOHA website on October 15, 2024.

For more information, visit the EOHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the EOHA on September 13, 2024 by Dave Layfield