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If I paint one room every two months and I have a five-room apartment or townhouse, when can I receive my reimbursement?You are eligible for reimbursement only after all five rooms have been painted and the Site Manager has inspected and certified that the work meets JCHA painting standards for the entire apartment or townhouse. The Policy is intended to ensure that 100% of the apartment or townhouse is in good condition at all times, not just some of the rooms some of the time. Back to Top
If I paint half of my apartment or townhouse, can I receive half of the reimbursement amount?No. Residents are eligible for painting reimbursement only after the entire apartment or townhouse has been properly painted and the Site Manager has inspected and certified that the entire painting job meets JCHA painting standards. Partial reimbursements are not permitted. Back to Top
Can I paint more often than once every three years?Yes, you may paint all or portions of your apartment or townhouse as often as you wish. BUT, eligibility for reimbursement is limited to only once every three years. Back to Top
Can I paint different rooms different colors?Yes, but, as stated in the JCHA's painting standards, dark colors are not permitted. Back to Top
What is the standard for a color being "too dark"?If, after you move out, the JCHA needs to paint a primer coat(s) over the color before re-painting the apartment for a new resident, then the color is too dark. Back to Top
How can I find out if the JCHA finds a color "too dark" before I buy the paint?If you are unsure if your intended color choice is too dark, simply ask your Site Manager before you purchase the paint. Almost all paint stores have color charts that you could take and show your Site Manager before buying the paint. Back to Top
Can I hire someone to paint my apartment or townhouse?Yes, of course you may hire someone to paint your apartment or townhouse, or have it painted in any way you decide. It is your responsibility, however, to ensure that the work meets JCHA painting standards. Back to Top
If I hire someone to paint my apartment or townhouse, will the JCHA pay the contractor?No, the JCHA painting reimbursement may only be paid to you, the apartment or townhouse leaseholder. If you hire someone to paint your apartment or townhouse, payment to the person(s) who does the work is your responsibility. Back to Top
If the contractor who I hire to paint my apartment or townhouse charges more than the JCHA painting reimbursement schedule, will the JCHA make up the difference?No, the JCHA painting reimbursement schedule was fairly established and agreed upon as part of the JCHA's five year strategic and annual "Agency Plan" as required by the new federal housing law, the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act. Painting reimbursement is limited to the agreed upon reimbursement schedule, nothing more or less. Back to Top
Do I need to provide a copy of receipts for the cost of paint? Or, if I hired someone to do the painting, do I need to provide a copy of the bill for the work in order to be reimbursed?No, neither receipts nor bills are required. Reimbursement is based solely on the JCHA painting reimbursement schedule (and the Site Manager's inspection and certification that the work was done and meets JCHA painting standards). Back to Top
What are some examples of why my Site Manager might not approve my paint job?Some examples might include paint on the floor, painting over the light switches, painting over the windowpanes, painting on kitchen cabinets or bathroom sinks. Back to Top
After my Site Manager inspects and certifies that my paint job meets JCHA painting standards, how long before I receive my reimbursement.Reimbursement will be made thirty (30) calendar days after Site Manager's certification. Back to Top
If I am a senior citizen or a person with a disability who is not able to paint my apartment, will the JCHA help me make arrangements to have someone else do the work?Yes, if you are unable to paint your apartment or make your own private arrangements to have your apartment painted, please contact your Site Manager and the JCHA will assist in having your apartment painted.
If you have any other questions, please let us know and/or ask your Site Manager. We will be happy to work with you in getting this necessary job done well. We are confident that together we can and must make JCHA public housing meet higher standards equal to quality, market rate housing. We can and must prove that with reasonable federal assistance, public housing WORKS! Copyright © 1999 Jersey City Housing Authority. All rights reserved.
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