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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. 

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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.  

Instructions

Download Applications

Dwight Street Homeownership Program Application (pdf)

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Berry Gardens Application (pdf)

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PHA Forms

Applicant Information Update Form (Public Housing) (pdf)Download
Applicant Interview Checklist (pdf)Download
Authorization for the Release of Information (HUD 9886) (pdf)Download
Background Check Release for Online Rental Exchange (Public Housing) (pdf)Download
Debts Owed to Public Housing Agencies and Terminations (HUD 52675) (pdf)Download
Declaration of Section 214 Form (pdf)Download
Supplement to Application for Federally Assisted Housing (HUD 92006) (pdf)Download
HUD Race and Ethnicity Form 27061-h (pdf)Download

HCVP (Section 8) Forms

2018-19 JCHA HCVP Utility Allowance (pdf)Download
Applicant Interview Checklist (pdf)Download
Application for Tenant Eligibility 2019 (Section 8) (pdf)Download
Authorization for the Release of Information (HUD 9886) (pdf)Download
Background Check Release Online Rental Exchange (Section 8) (pdf)Download
Debts Owed to Public Housing Agencies and Terminations (HUD 52675) (pdf)Download
Declaration of Section 214 Form (pdf)Download
Family Declaration of Assets under $5000 (Section 8) (pdf)Download
PHA Officials Certification for Tenant File (Section 8) (pdf)Download
Recertification Requirements (Section 8) (pdf)Download
Revised One Strike Policy Lease (Section 8) (pdf)Download
Supplement to Application for Federally Assisted Housing (HUD 92006) (pdf)Download
Race and Ethnic Data Collection HUD- 27061form (pdf)Download
HUD Race and Ethnicity Form 27061-h (pdf)Download

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