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THE JERSEY CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY (JCHA)
WILL BE ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS FOR
SOME UNITS AT
PUBLIC HOUSING
DEVELOPMENTS
Welcome to the online waiting list application for the Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) . Presently JCHA is accepting waiting list applications for some units at Public Housing Developments which offer eligible , low-income persons and their famil ies affordable housing. Under these programs, a portion of an eligible tenant’s rent is subsidized and the portion the tenant pay s is based on household income . To meet eligibility criteria, a pplicants must: (1) live and/or work in Jersey City , and (2) only apply to the properties for which they are eligible (e.g., only those age 62 or older may apply to elderly-designated properties) . For comprehensive instructions on how to complete the online application, please read the “How to Apply” instructions below.
All applicants must apply online ; there are no paper applications. Only one (1) application per person will be accepted.
Please note the JCHA does not offer emergency housing. If you have urgent housing needs, please contact Garden State Episcopal at 201-604-2600 or visit the ir office located at 514 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306 , in addition to applying to the JCHA waiting list(s).
List of Public Housing Sites Accepting Applications
|
Public Housing Site |
Preference |
Bedroom Size |
|
CURRIES WOODS |
Families |
4 bedrooms only |
|
MARION GARDENS |
Families |
5 and 6 bedrooms only |
|
BERRY GARDENS |
Senior s – min age 62 |
0, 1 and 2 bedrooms |
|
ARLINGTON GARDENS |
Families |
2 bedrooms only |
|
254 BERGEN AVENUE |
Families |
1, 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms |
NOTE: A pplicants already register ed in the Applicant Portal must log into their account to complete the application. A link in the Portal will take you to the application.
After submission, applicants will receive a confirmation number that they should print , email, or otherwise record for future reference. Applicants can login into their portal account for their application status within 1 weeks after the y have successfully submitted an application .
Income Limits
Your
household’s
combined annual gross income must NOT exceed HUD
2021
Income Limits.
|
Income Category |
1 Person |
2 Person |
3 Person |
4 Person |
5 Person |
6 Person |
7 Person |
8 Person |
|
0%-30% |
21,750 |
24,850 |
27,950 |
31,050 |
33,550 |
36,050 |
40,120 |
44,660 |
|
31%-50% |
36,250 |
41,400 |
46,600 |
51,750 |
55,900 |
60,050 |
64,200 |
68,350 |
|
51%-80% |
58,000 |
66,250 |
74,550 |
82,800 |
89,450 |
96,050 |
102,700 |
109,300 |
How to Apply
Before starting your online application , please read the important information listed here and then click on the link below to complete the application.
- You will need a valid email address to complete the application and receive future updates about your application status .
- Before you begin , please have the social security number (s) , date (s) of birth , and income information for each household member .
- JCHA will only accept one application per person for each waiting list .
- The a pplicant and all adult members of the household must pass a criminal background check.
- If you incorrectly or incompletely fill out the application form, you will be required to make any requested corrections prior to successfully complet ing the application submission process .
- You will not be able to make any changes a fter your application is submitted through this process .
- Once your application is successfully submitted , y ou will receive a confirmation page that you can print and/or save.
- All applicants are subject to regulations and policies governing the Jersey City Housing Authority . Visit jerseycityha.org to review program policies.
If you do not have an email account , you can create one for free at any of the following sites:
Gmail - Click on "Create An Account"
Outlook - Click on "Create account" in the upper right of the page
Yahoo - - Fill in the information for an account
Individuals with special needs, including visual impairment, can call (201) 706-4699 and leave their name and number for assistance completing the online application.
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