Applicant Selection
The primary objective of the Jersey City Housing Authority is to offer and provide qualified lower income families and senior citizens with the best opportunities for gaining affordable housing within reasonably safe, working neighborhoods and simultaneously promoting economic self-sufficiency for families, continued independent living for senior citizens and maximum accommodation for persons with disabilities.
The JCHA accomplishes those objectives by providing affordable housing through the following programs:
Section 8 Program application list is closed.
The Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment Program is designed to assist eligible low-income families pay their rent.
Public Housing Program application list is closed
The JCHA Public Housing waiting list is currently closed, except for Berry Gardens and Dwight Street.
Click here for general information about the Public Housing Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Applicant Portal
The Applicant Portal is a fast and easy way for applicants to access and manage their information. This web-based system will allow applicants on JCHA waiting lists to review their profiles, update information, and check their status online, at any time. Applicants need to create an account by registering at the following link https://jerseycityha.myhousing.com/Account/Login.