The Mission 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 promote economic self-sufficiency for families, continued independent living for senior citizens and maximum accommodation for persons with disabilities.

In achieving our mission, the JCHA is committed to:

1. Public service which reflects the highest standards of personal integrity, professional performance and public accountability.
2. Promoting reciprocal resident responsibility.
3. Growing partnerships with site residents, neighborhood organizations, local and state governments, private sector developers and supportive service providers.
4. Creating and sustaining urban communities which offer growing opportunities for creating better lives.
5. Doing the above in the full spirit of all civil rights and non-discrimination laws and of affirmatively furthering fair housing opportunities.