Newark Housing Authority

Who this agency serves

Newark Housing Authority served 11,784 households across 13,760 units (86% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $21,357, and pays an average of $498 per month toward rent.

Households served

11,784 of 13,760 units

Avg. household income

$21,357

Avg. rent paid by household

$498

Avg. household size

2.1 people

Households with children

36%

Head of household 62+

30%

Head of household with a disability

38%

Avg. wait to move in

76 months

Unit mix: 35% 1-bedroom, 28% 2-bedroom, 36% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 29 developments with an average score of 72 (Standard).

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.