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Northgate Housing Authority
ImportantThe Housing Choice Voucher waiting list opens for a lottery from November 8, 2026 to November 14, 2026. Apply online or at the main office.Details

Affordable housing for Northgate

Safe, decent, affordable homes for Northgate families

Public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers and resident programs for more than 1,000 households in Northgate since 1952.

Apply for housing Check the waiting lists

378

homes in our communities

5

communities

240

families helped with vouchers

2

waiting lists open now

How can we help you today?

Apply for housingStart or continue an application online.
Resident portalYour account, repair requests and recertification.
LandlordsRent to a voucher family, or sign in to the landlord portal.Landlord portal
Emergency repairAfter hours, call for no heat, no water, flooding, a sewer backup, a broken entry door or a lockout. If you smell gas, leave the building and call 911 and the gas utility first.Call now: (973) 555-0199
Paying rentWhere, when and how to pay your rent.
Waiting listsSee which lists are open before you apply.

Waiting list status

Which waiting lists are open?

Applications are taken only while a list is open. When one opens it is announced here, in the news, and in local newspapers.
How waiting lists work

Public Housing

Open

Open since March 1, 2025

Apply now

Housing Choice Voucher

Closed

Closed since August 29, 2026

Closed — about a 30-month wait. Watch the newspaper and our website for the reopening notice.

Learn more

Project-Based Voucher

Open

Open since January 15, 2026

Apply now

Our programs

Two ways we help families afford a home

Public HousingApartments and houses the authority owns and manages. Rent is generally 30% of your adjusted income, or a flat rent you choose.Learn more Housing Choice VoucherChoose a privately owned home that passes inspection. We pay part of the rent directly to the landlord each month.Learn more Resident servicesFamily Self-Sufficiency, service coordination, youth and senior programs that help families move forward.Learn more Landlords & ownersGuaranteed monthly payments by direct deposit and a partner in keeping homes safe.Learn more

News & notices

Latest from the authority

All news
Waiting listPinned

Housing Choice Voucher waiting list opens for a lottery

Pre-applications accepted November 8, 2026 – November 14, 2026. 500 places will be chosen by random lottery.

Board of Commissioners

Upcoming public meetings

Nov19

Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners — November

6:00 PM ESTAuthority Board Room, 400 Commerce Street

Members of the public may speak during the public comment period (3 minutes each). Interpretation is available on request — call (973) 555-0100 at least 3 business days ahead.

Agenda Watch live
Dec8

Public Hearing — PHA Annual Plan FY2027

6:00 PM ESTAuthority Board Room, 400 Commerce Street

The 45-day public comment period on the draft Annual Plan ends at the close of this hearing. Written comments may be mailed or emailed to the Executive Office.

Agenda Watch live
All meetings, agendas and minutes

Our communities

Developments across Northgate

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Need help? We are here.

Call or visit during office hours. Interpreters are free, and reasonable accommodations are available for people with disabilities.

  • Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Friday: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • Closed on state and federal holidays
Call the main office(973) 555-0100Visit the office400 Commerce StreetLanguage assistanceFree interpretation in any language: (973) 555-0100, press 7. Interpretación gratuita: (973) 555-0100, marque 7.Accessibility & reasonable accommodationSection 504 · ADA

Updated October 29, 2026