Questions voucher holders ask.
Plain answers. SubCity Group helps voucher holders find apartments in Newark and charges renters no fee.
Voucher questions, in plain words
Who helps me find an apartment with a voucher in Newark?
Your housing authority, Newark Housing Search, and SubCity Group. See who does what.
Can a landlord refuse me because I have a voucher?
In New Jersey, no. A landlord cannot refuse or discourage you because you plan to pay with a voucher. They can still screen on lawful criteria applied evenly. Source: NJ Attorney General.
Can a landlord post "No Section 8"?
No. New Jersey law bars ads that refuse or limit vouchers. Source: NJ Attorney General.
What is the payment standard?
The most monthly assistance the housing authority will pay for your voucher bedroom size, before your share is deducted. Source: HUD. See payment standards.
How much will I pay?
It depends on your income and the unit. The final amounts cannot be set until the housing authority has the unit's details. Try the voucher calculator for an estimate.
What is an RFTA?
The Request for Tenancy Approval. It starts the unit's file with the housing authority. See how to apply.
What does the inspection check?
That the unit is safe and in good repair before the lease starts. HUD says NSPIRE standards are replacing the older HQS as authorities adopt them, so ask your authority which it uses. See the inspection checklist.
Can I move to another town with my voucher?
Often yes. HUD calls this portability. It can depend on how long you have had the voucher and where you lived when you applied, so ask your housing authority first. See moving with a voucher.
My voucher is about to expire. What do I do?
Ask your housing authority about an extension early. It is your authority's decision, not ours.
Does SubCity Group charge renters?
No. SubCity Group charges renters no fee.
Which cities does SubCity Group cover?
Newark, Irvington, East Orange, Orange, West Orange, South Orange, Maplewood, Bloomfield, Belleville, Montclair, Hillside, Elizabeth, Linden, Union, Roselle, Rahway, Jersey City, Bayonne, Kearny and Harrison.
How do I start?
Text (862) 330-6122 with your voucher bedroom size, budget and area.
Renter questions, answered.
Can a landlord refuse me because I have a voucher?
In New Jersey, no, not for that reason alone.
Who helps me find an apartment with a voucher in Newark?
Your housing authority, Newark Housing Search, and SubCity Group.
What is an RFTA?
The Request for Tenancy Approval. It starts the unit's file with the housing authority.
Does SubCity Group charge renters?
No. SubCity Group charges renters no fee.
How do I start?
Text (862) 330-6122 with your voucher bedroom size, budget and area.
Find an apartment, free.
Tell us your budget, bedrooms and area. A SubCity Group team member texts or calls you with apartments that fit and sets up the tours. SubCity Group charges renters no fee.
Find a voucher apartment, free.
Tell us your voucher bedroom size, budget and area. A SubCity Group team member texts or calls you with apartments that take vouchers and helps with the paperwork. SubCity Group charges renters no fee.
Go to the source.
- HUD, HCV tenants - federal rules
- HUD, portability - moving with a voucher
- NJ DCA, Housing Choice Voucher - state program
- Newark Housing Authority - your voucher
- NJ Attorney General, source of lawful income - your rights