Housing Authority of Plainfield is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Housing Authority of Plainfield manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Housing Authority of Plainfield administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Housing Authority of Plainfield currently has as its program type. Housing Authority of Plainfield is located at 510 E Front Street, Plainfield, NJ, 07060 and serves the city of Plainfield. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Housing Authority of Plainfield at, (908)769-6335 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

The Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program has proven to be the most sought after rental assistance program nationwide. In providing rental subsidy to very low-­income families, the Housing Authority of Plainfield uses guidelines, income limits and regulations as set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Tenant based vouchers increase affordable housing choices for very low-income families. Families with a tenant-based voucher choose and lease safe, decent, and affordable privately-owned rental housing.

The HAP mission is to continue to develop resources that Plainfield's low-income community collaborating with our network of community services providers and other public agencies to better serve our community and to enhance home ownership opportunities for income eligible residents.