NOTICE OF THE OPENING OF THE PUBLIC HOUSING

TWO (2) & FOUR (4) BEDROOM WAITLISTS

THE THREE (3) BEDROOM WAITLIST REMAINS OPEN

THE ELDERLY & ONE (1) BEDROOM PUBLIC HOUSING WAITLISTS

WILL REMAIN CLOSED

            Executive Director Thomas McGuire and the Phillipsburg Housing Authority (PHA) are pleased to announce the opening of PHA’s Public Housing 2 & 4 Bedroom Waitlist on Monday, February 2, 2026.

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 February 2, 2026, from 10:00AM to 12:00 PM & 12:30PM to 2:00PM until 100 Two (2) Bedroom applications and Twenty-five (25) Four Bedroom applications have been distributed. 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.