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

The Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment Program is designed to assist eligible low-income families pay their rent.

Note:  The Section 8 Program application list is closed.

Public Housing Program

The Public Housing Program consists of housing units which are owned and operated by the JCHA.  Residents of this housing pay 30% of their adjusted gross income to the JCHA as rent.