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Morris County Housing Authority

Name: Morris County Housing Authority
Address: 99 Ketch Rd, Morristown, NJ, 07960, US
Telephone: 9735400389

99 Ketch Rd, Morristown, NJ, 07960

Information verified May 9, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 8 min ago

About This Property

Morris County Housing Authority operates 971 units of public housing in Morristown, NJ. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The authority serves as a resource for affordable rental housing in Morris County.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Online

The Family Public Housing and Senior Public Housing waiting lists are currently accepting applications until further notice. Preferences include persons who live, work, or attend school locally and the elderly. The waiting list is approximately 3 years for applicants with at least two preferences. Mail-in applications are provided as a reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities and senior citizens only.

Last verified February 13, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Opened September 1, 2018

Closed September 21, 2018

Apply: Online

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program waiting list is currently closed and was last open in September 2018. Preferences for this list included living, working, or attending school locally, being employed, or being disabled.

Last verified February 19, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated May 9, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

971

Fair Market Rent - Morris County, NJ

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$1,379
1 Bedroom	$1,590
2 Bedroom	$1,916
3 Bedroom	$2,424
4 Bedroom	$2,800

Income Limits - Morris County, NJ

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $22,550
Very Low (50%): $37,600
Low (80%): $55,950

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $25,800
Very Low (50%): $43,000
Low (80%): $63,950

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $29,000
Very Low (50%): $48,350
Low (80%): $71,950

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $32,200
Very Low (50%): $53,700
Low (80%): $79,900

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $34,800
Very Low (50%): $58,000
Low (80%): $86,300

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $37,400
Very Low (50%): $62,300
Low (80%): $92,700

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $66,600
Low (80%): $99,100

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $70,900
Low (80%): $105,500

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$22,550	$37,600	$55,950
2 Persons	$25,800	$43,000	$63,950
3 Persons	$29,000	$48,350	$71,950
4 Persons	$32,200	$53,700	$79,900
5 Persons	$34,800	$58,000	$86,300
6 Persons	$37,400	$62,300	$92,700
7 Persons	$40,120	$66,600	$99,100
8 Persons	$44,660	$70,900	$105,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Morristown, NJ?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Morris County, NJ is: $1379 (Studio), $1590 (1BR), $1916 (2BR), $2424 (3BR), $2800 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Morris County Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Morris County Housing Authority have?+

Morris County Housing Authority has a total of 971 housing units.

How do I apply for housing at Morris County Housing Authority?+

Morris County Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 9735400389, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Morris County, NJ?+

For a 4-person household in Morris County, NJ, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $32,200, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $53,700, Low Income (80% AMI): $79,900. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

Is there a waitlist for Morris County Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

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