Jersey City Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Jersey City Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Jersey City Housing Authority administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Jersey City Housing Authority currently has as its program type. Jersey City Housing Authority is located at 400 U.S. Highway #1 (Marion Gardens), Jersey City, NJ, 07306 and serves the city of Jersey City. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Jersey City Housing Authority at, (201)706-4601 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

The Jersey City Housing Authority (“JCHA”) CLOSED its Public Housing Site Based Waiting Lists and ceased accepting applications as of May 1, 2007. This action was taken because there are over 8,000 applicants on the waiting list and the average time an applicant can expect to wait before being addressed is 3-10+ years (depending on development of choice, bedroom size and preference category). As of May 1, 2007, the JCHA will only accept applications for under-represented populations.

The Mission of the Jersey City Housing Authority is to develop and manage Housing of Choice of the highest standards, which is safe, affordable, sustainable and accessible; and, in partnership with outside organizations, foster resident responsibility and self-sufficiency.