NOTICE OF PUBLIC HOUSING WAITLISTS

            Effective August 31st, 2026, Executive Director Thomas McGuire and the Phillipsburg Housing Authority (PHA) would like to announce The Family Unit Waiting Lists are all currently closed.
The High-Rise Units are open. Our High-Rise Units are independent living facilities offering rental units to those whose income meets standards set by the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and are at least 62 years of age or older or 55 years of age and older and collecting Social Security Benefits.
The waiting lists are routinely closed when the anticipated time for certain sized units exceeds 12 months.

Electronic applications are no longer accepted. Paper Applications will be available for pick-up at the Phillipsburg Housing Authority Main Office, 530 Heckman Street, Phillipsburg, NJ Mondays through Thursdays beginning June 4, 2026, from 10:00AM to 12:00 PM & 12:30PM to 2:00PM. Current ID is required to receive an application. 

            Applications may not be duplicated.  Only original applications with the PHA seal may be returned. Applications will not be accepted by mail.  All required documentation must accompany application.

          Persons applying must meet all income and eligibility requirements. Applicants must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to apply. The waitlist is processed according to HUD regulations with regional preferences.

          If you have any questions regarding your Public Housing application, please contact Melissa at (908) 859-0122, Ext. 110.

SECTION 8 WAITING IS NOW CLOSED

If you have any questions regarding your SECTION 8 HCV application already received, please contact Gina at (908) 859-0122, Ext. 113.