Applications are taken in person only, on Saturdays between the hours of 10 AM and 1 PM in our Site Office.
In order to complete the application all of the required documents that apply to your situation must be brought with you, to verify identity and provide proof that you are a U.S. citizen, or that you are a legal resident of the United States.
Appropriate documentation of United States Citizenship
Original Social Security Card
Driver's License or Government Issued Picture Identification
Passport
Eligible Non-Citizenship / INS Status
The following (non-expired) INS documents are accepted:
Resident Alien Card (I-551)
Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-151)
Arrival-Departure Record (I-94)
Temporary Resident Card (I-688)
Employment Authorization Card (I-688B)
We also check an applicant's immigration status, housing history, and criminal record, and verify income to help determine if an applicant is eligible for housing.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to call Saturdays between the hours of 10 AM and 1 PM.
Generally, households earning up to the income limit in the table below for their household size are eligible for units participating in a HUD rental assistance program in Rahway but actual income limits may differ for units at Jfk of Rahway.
AMI Band | 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person |
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30% | $25,600 | $29,250 | $32,900 | $36,550 | $39,500 | $42,400 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
50% | $42,650 | $48,750 | $54,850 | $60,900 | $65,800 | $70,650 | $75,550 | $80,400 |
80% | $66,300 | $75,750 | $85,200 | $94,650 | $102,250 | $109,800 | $117,400 | $124,950 |
Since this property has a Project-Based Section 8 contract with HUD, some or all of the rents at this community are based on tenant incomes. Tenants leasing units participating in the Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance program typically contribute less than 30% of their adjusted income towards rental costs.