RENT FREEZE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JERSEY CITY, NJ

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JERSEY CITY AMENDING CHAPTER 260 (RENT CONTROL) (1) IMPOSING A RENT INCREASE FREEZE ON UNITS SUBJECT TO MUNICIPAL REGULATION EXCLUDING OWNER-OCCUPIED HOMES WITH 2-4 UNITS OF HOUSING AND (2) PROHIBITING ANY COLLECTION OF A PENALTY FOR A LATE PAYMENT OF RENT AS A RESULT OF THE CURRENT PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DECLARED BY THE GOVERNOR.

JCHA COVID-19 Update:

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact people locally and globally, the JCHA is working to ensure that we do our part to minimize transmission of the virus. Therefore, we are taking the following measures to protect residents and employees, and hopefully reduce the spread of the virus:

Effective Monday, March 23, 2020, all appointments with applicants, residents, vendors and members of the public will be conducted via phone, or video conference until further notice, including appointments with public housing site staff. Public housing residents and HCVP recipients are encouraged to call their respective Site Managers or HCVP Housing Specialists with any concerns or questions. We can always be reached at our main office: 201-706-4600. HCVP recipients can also email .

Please click here to read more about the JCHA’s Response to COVID-19, including FAQs.

Please click here for up-to-date information from Jersey City health officials.

Please click here for information from the NJ Department of Health about COVID-19 in New Jersey and how to prevent spread of the virus.

Please click here for Public Housing Policies and forms

Please click here for HCVP (Section8) policies and forms.

2021 Agency Plan

JCHA is in the process of developing its 2021 Agency Plan. The Public Comment Period for this year closed on November 16th at 12pm. To review the plan, click here.

Self-Sufficiency Programs

We provide affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, and the disabled. We offer residents the programs they need to be self-sufficient.