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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. These programs offer eligible, low-income persons and their families affordable housing by subsidizing a portion of an eligible tenant’s rent while the portion the tenant pays is based on household income. To meet eligibility criteria, applicants 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 their office located at 514 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306, in addition to applying to the JCHA waiting list(s).

NOTE: Applicants already registered in the Applicant Portal must log into their account to complete the application. A link in the Portal will take you to the application.

List of Section 8 Project-Based Sites Accepting Applications

Public Housing Site	Eligibility	Bedroom Size
CURRIES WOODS	Families	4 bedrooms only
CURRIES WOODS – 3 NEW HECKMAN	Senior and Disabled	2 and 3 bedrooms only
MARION GARDENS	Families	5 and 6 bedrooms only
BERRY GARDENS	Seniors – min age 62	Studio, 1 and 2 bedrooms
THOMAS J. STEWART	Seniors – min age 62	Studio and 1 bedrooms

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 4 weeks after the application period closes.

Income Limits
Your household’s combined annual gross income must NOT exceed HUD 2022 Income Limits.

Income Category	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person	7 Person	8 Person
0%-30%	24,150	27,600	31,050	34,450	37,250	40,000	42,750	46,630
31%-50%	40,250	46,000	51,750	57,450	62,050	66,650	71,250	75,850
51%-80%	64,350	73,550	82,750	91,900	99,300	106,650	114,000	121,350

 

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 applicant 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 completing the application submission process.
• You will not be able to make any changes after your application is submitted through this process.
• Once your application is successfully submitted, you 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.