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Union City Housing Authority

3911 Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ, 07087 · ~1,158 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Union City, NJ (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Union City Housing Authority served 1,065 households across 1,158 units (92% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.8 people, an average annual income of $21,808, and pays an average of $524 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,065 of 1,158 units
Avg. household income
$21,808
Avg. rent paid by household
$524
Avg. household size
1.8 people
Households with children
18%
Head of household 62+
61%
Head of household with a disability
30%
Avg. wait to move in
125 months

Unit mix: 47% 1-bedroom, 41% 2-bedroom, 11% 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 4 developments with an average score of 67 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
SENIOR CITIZENSUnion City82 StandardNSPIREAug 2024
HILLSIDE TERR 1Union City73 StandardNSPIREMar 2024
HILLSIDE TERR 2Union City71 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
COLUMBIAN CTUnion City42 TroubledNSPIREAug 2025

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.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Union City Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

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