Jersey City Housing Authority

400 U.S. Highway #1 (Marion Gardens), Jersey City, NJ, 07306
(201)706-4601



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About Jersey City Housing Authority

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.


Mission Statement

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.

Program Summary for Jersey City Housing Authority

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.


Current Status
Size of Jersey City Housing Authority compared nationally Large
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Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher N/A
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Jersey City Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Hudson County, NJ

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Hudson County, NJ:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $34,550
  • $39,450
  • $44,400
  • $49,300
  • $53,250
  • $57,200
  • $61,150
  • $65,100
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $20,750
  • $23,700
  • $26,650
  • $29,600
  • $32,000
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $55,250
  • $63,150
  • $71,050
  • $78,900
  • $85,250
  • $91,550
  • $97,850
  • $104,150

2017 Fair Market Rents for Hudson County, NJ

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Hudson County, NJ:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$1151 $1278 $1519 $1946 $2094



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Jersey City Episcopal Cdc Jersey City Episcopal Cdc Jersey City NJ N/A N/A Open 1.04 Miles Contact
Weehawken Housing Authority Weehawken Housing Authority Weehawken NJ N/A N/A Open 2.92 Miles Contact
Secaucus Housing Authority Secaucus Housing Authority Secaucus NJ N/A N/A Open 3.2 Miles Contact
Housing Authority of the City of Union City Housing Authority of the City of Union City Union City NJ N/A N/A Open 3.32 Miles Contact
New York City Housing Authority New York City Housing Authority New York NY 99,328 178,864 Open 3.82 Miles Contact
Housing Authority of the Town of Harrison Housing Authority of the Town of Harrison Harrison NJ N/A N/A Open 3.91 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Jersey City Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
2,596
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Hudson County Quick Facts

Population: 669,115
Persons Per Household: 2.61
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 83.5%
Homeownership Rate: 32.6%
Housing Units: 274,509
Yearly Income Per Person: $32,641
Median Household Income: $58,442