Jersey City Housing Authority
Waiting Lists
Learn more about Jersey City Housing Authority.
- 8-11 Mainstream Voucher is open.
- Mainstream Voucher is open.
- Pennrose l, 1, 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom, NED Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- NEDP Non-Elderly Disabled Voucher is open.
- Catherine Todd, 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- St.Bridgets, Studio and 1-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Grandview, Studio Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Dwight Street Homes, Homeownership Public Housing is open.
- Marion Gardens, 5 and 6-Bedroom Public Housing is open.
- Curries Woods, 4-Bedroom Public Housing is open.
- Booker T. Washington, 4-Bedroom Public Housing is open.
- Berry Gardens, Studio, 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Public Housing is open.
- Curries Woods - 3 New Heckman, 2 and 3-Bedroom Senior / Disabled Public Housing is open.
- Thomas J. Stewart, Studio and 1-Bedroom Senior Public Housing is open.
- Ocean Towers and Unico Tower RAD, Studio and 1-Bedroom Senior is open.
- Jersey City, New Jersey Section 8 Voucher is closed.
- Lafayette Village Apartments, LIHTC/HOPE VI Project-Based is closed.
- 2-Bedroom, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Mill Creek Gardens Project-Based is closed.
Open: 8-11 Mainstream Voucher
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting 8-11 Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from June 1, 2023 at 12:00 am ET, until further notice.
Please note: The 8-11 Mainstream Vouchers assist non-elderly persons with disabilities who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Income limits can be found here.
This waiting list has the following preferences: Non-Elderly persons with disabilities who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the JCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA application page on June 2, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Jersey City, New Jersey .
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (201) 706-4699.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Open: Mainstream Voucher
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from June 1, 2023 at 12:00 am ET, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Income limits can be found here.
This waiting list has the following preferences:
- Disabled family residing in an inaccessible unit
- Elderly/Disabled Family
- Disabled family
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the JCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA application page on June 1, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance in Jersey City, New Jersey .
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (201) 706-4699.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Open: Pennrose l, 1, 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom, NED Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Non-Elderly Disabled Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1, 2, 3, and 4-Bedroom apartments at Pennrose I from June 1, 2023 at 12:00 am ET, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Income limits can be found here.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the JCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA application page on May 30, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Jersey City, New Jersey .
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (201) 706-4699.
IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Open: NEDP Non-Elderly Disabled Voucher
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Non-Elderly Disabled Voucher waiting list applications from June 1, 2023 at 12:00 am ET, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Income limits can be found here.
This waiting list has the following preferences: Non Elderly persons with disability, must be at least 18 years of age and less than 62 years of age.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the JCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA application page on June 1, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Non-Elderly Disabled Voucher rental assistance in Jersey City, New Jersey .
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (201) 706-4699.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Open: Catherine Todd, 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Senior Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Catherine Todd from June 1, 2023 at 12:00 am ET, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Income limits can be found here.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the JCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA application page on June 1, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Jersey City, New Jersey .
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (201) 706-4699.
IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Open: St.Bridgets, Studio and 1-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Senior Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at St. Bridgets from June 1, 2023 at 12:00 am ET, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Income limits can be found here.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the JCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA application page on June 1, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Jersey City, New Jersey .
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (201) 706-4699.
IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Open: Grandview, Studio Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Senior Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for Studio apartments at Grandview from June 1, 2023 at 12:00 am ET, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Income limits can be found here.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the JCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA application page on June 1, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental assistance in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (201) 706-4699.
IMPORTANT: This is not the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. Section 8 Project-Based Voucher tenants are required to live in a specific apartment community or scattered site. After one year of occupancy, a Project-Based Voucher tenant may request to be placed on a waiting list to receive the next available Housing Choice Voucher or similar tenant-based rental assistance.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Open: Dwight Street Homes, Homeownership Public Housing
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) waiting list for Homeownership Public Housing apartments at Dwight Street Homes is currently open, since at least December, 2018, until further notice.
Please note: According to the JCHA, applicants are eligible if they:
- "Are interested in buying a 2-family home
- Have 3, 4 or 5 persons in your household
- Have good credit or credit that can be repaired within 6 months
- Have income between 60% - 80% of median income as follows:
3 persons: $43,440- $57,920
4 persons: $48,240- $64,320
5 persons: $52,140- $69,520"
There are three ways to apply during the opening period:
- Open and print the application online. Select the "Download" button under "Dwight Street Homeownership Program Application (pdf)."
- Pick up an application at the JCHA Central office, located at 400 U.S. Highway #1, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (Marion Gardens).
- Pick up an application at the Berry Gardens Management offices, located at 199 Ocean Avenue and 92 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305.
Once the paper application has been completed, it must be returned to the Jersey City Housing Authority’s Applicant Selection Department, 400 U.S. Highway #1 Jersey City, NJ 07306.
For more information, visit the JCHA Applicants page, or the JCHA website.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (201) 706-4600.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Open: Marion Gardens, 5 and 6-Bedroom Public Housing
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for 5 and 6-Bedroom apartments at Marion Gardens from July 12, 2021 at 12:00 am ET, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Income limits can be found here.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the JCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA application page on May 30, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Jersey City, New Jersey . Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (201) 706-4699.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Open: Curries Woods, 4-Bedroom Public Housing
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for 4-Bedroom apartments at Curries Woods from July 12, 2023 at 12:00 am ET, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Income limits can be found here.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the JCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA application page on May 30, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Jersey City, New Jersey . Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (201) 706-4699.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Open: Booker T. Washington, 4-Bedroom Public Housing
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for 4-Bedroom apartments at Booker T. Washington from June 1, 2023 at 12:00 am ET, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Income limits can be found here.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the JCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA application page on June 1, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Public Housing rental assistance in Jersey City, New Jersey . Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (201) 706-4699.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Open: Berry Gardens, Studio, 1 and 2-Bedroom Senior Public Housing
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Senior Public Housing waiting list applications for Studio, 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Berry Gardens from July 12, 2021 at 12:00 am ET, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Income limits can be found here.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the JCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA application page on May 30, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Senior Public Housing rental assistance in Jersey City, New Jersey . Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (201) 706-4699.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Open: Curries Woods - 3 New Heckman, 2 and 3-Bedroom Senior / Disabled Public Housing
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Senior Public Housing waiting list applications for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at Curries Woods - 3 New Heckman from July 18, 2022 at 12:00 am ET, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Income limits can be found here.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the JCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA application page on May 30, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Public Housing rental assistance in Jersey City, New Jersey . Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (201) 706-4699.
Next Steps
Learn more about what happens after the application is submitted.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Open: Thomas J. Stewart, Studio and 1-Bedroom Senior Public Housing
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Senior Public Housing waiting list applications for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at Thomas J. Stewarts from July 18, 2022 at 12:00 am ET, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Income limits can be found here.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the JCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA application page on May 30, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Senior Public Housing rental assistance in Jersey City, New Jersey . Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (201) 706-4699.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Open: Ocean Towers and Unico Tower RAD, Studio and 1-Bedroom Senior
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) is accepting Senior RAD waiting list applications for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at Ocean Towers and Unico Tower from June 1, 2023 at 12:00 am ET, until further notice.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.
Income limits can be found here.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the JCHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the JCHA application page on June 1, 2023.
Service Area
This waiting list is for Other Senior rental assistance in Jersey City, New Jersey .
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (201) 706-4699.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Closed: Jersey City, New Jersey Section 8 Voucher
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from May 15, 2017, until May 19, 2017. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.
This waiting list had the following preferences: Live and/or work in Jersey City, victims of domestic violence, veteran.
Applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the JCHA Housing Choice Voucher Program page, or the JCHA website.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Closed: Lafayette Village Apartments, LIHTC/HOPE VI Project-Based
The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) waiting list for LIHTC/HOPE VI apartments at Lafayette Village Apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from August 29, 2018, until September 30, 2018. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to pick up an application at the Lafayette Village Apartments.
Once the paper application has been completed, it must be dropped off at the Lafayette Village Apartments Office.
This waiting list had the following preferences: Victims of a Federally Declared Disaster, Jersey City Resident, Working Families, Victim of Domestic Violence, and Veterans.
It is not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the JCHA Community Information page, or the JCHA website.
Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
Closed: 2-Bedroom, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Mill Creek Gardens Project-Based
The status of this waiting list is unknown. If you have information regarding this waiting list contact us.Last Updated on 02/23/2024.
About Jersey City Housing Authority
400 U.S. 1, Jersey City, NJ | Visit Website | (201) 706-4600
Jersey City Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 6,925 low and moderate income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs..
In addition, Jersey City Housing Authority offers other programs for eligible households, including:
- Public Housing Homeownership
- Family Self-Sufficiency
Housing Authority Jurisdiction
Low-income housing managed by Jersey City Housing Authority is located in Jersey City, NJ.
Households with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher managed by this housing authority must rent within its jurisdiction.
Office Hours
Open today from 9:00am to 5:00pm ET.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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