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:
Accepting Applications for Some Units at Public Housing Developments,
CURRIES WOODS – Families – 4 bedrooms only
MARION GARDENS – Families – 5 and 6 bedrooms
BERRY GARDENS – Senior (min 62) – 0, 1 and 2 bedrooms
THOMAS J. STEWART – Senior (min 62) – 0 and 1 bedrooms
CURRIES WOODS- 3 New Heckman Drive – Senior / Disable Families – 2 and 3 bedrooms only
Apply online only at
JerseyCityHA.myhousing.com
There are no paper applications
Applicants already registered in the Applicant Portal must log into their Applicant Portal account to complete the application at Jerseycityha.myhousing.com/Account/Login.
For support completing an online application, contact one of our community partners.
Individuals with special needs, including visual impairment, can call (201) 706-4699 and leave a name and phone number to receive assistance completing the online application.
Currently on a JCHA Waiting List?
If you are already on one or more of our waiting lists, it is important to update us with your current address and contact information as changes arise. If JCHA is unable to contact you to provide notices about the Waiting List, your name will be removed. All updates and changes to your information should be made online through the Applicant Portal found at Jerseycityha.myhousing.com/Account/Login. For assistance logging in to the site, please contact JCHA's Applicant Selection Department at ApplicantSelection@jcha.us or call 201-706-4646.
Aceptación de Solicitudes para Algunas Unidades en Desarrollos de Vivienda Pública
CURRIES WOODS – Familias – 4 dormitorios solamente
MARION GARDENS – Familias – 5 y 6 dormitorios
BERRY GARDENS – Ancianos - min 62– Studio, 1 y 2 dormitorios
THOMAS J. STEWART – Ancianos - min 62– Studio y 1 dormitorios
CURRIES WOODS- 3 New Heckman Drive – Ancianos and/or Deshabilitar Familias – 2 y 3 dormitorios solamente
Aplique en línea solamente:
Los solicitantes que ya están registrados en el Portal de Solicitantes deben iniciar sesión en su cuenta del Portal de Solicitantes para completar la solicitud en Jerseycityha.myhousing.com/Account/Login.
Para obtener ayuda para completar una solicitud en línea, comuníquese con uno de nuestros socios comunitarios.
Personas con necesidades especiales, incluyendo la discapacidad visual, que puede requerir asistencia completando lo solicitude n linea puede llamar al (201) 706-4699 y dejar un nombre y número.
For assistance completing the electronic application and computer access, visit any Jersey City library location or contact a community service provider listed below
Public Notice:
254 Bergen Avenue and Arlington Gardens (Non-Federal Sites)
As a result of an adequate number of potential applicants for 254 Bergen Avenue and Arlington Gardens.
The Waiting List for both non-federal sites - 254 Bergen Avenue and Arlington Gardens WILL CLOSE EFFECTIVE 8/15/2022.
Aviso Público:
254 Bergen Avenue and Arlington Gardens (Non-Federal Sites)
Como resultado de un número adecuado de posibles solicitantes para 254 Bergen Avenue y Arlington Gardens.
La lista de espera para ambos sitios no federales - 254 Bergen Avenue and Arlington Gardens CERRARÁ EFECTIVO 8/15/2022.
Housing Choice Voucher / Section 8 Project-Based
We are not currently accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher program or any Section 8 Project-Based sites.
Sección 8 Basado en proyectos y convencional
Actualmente, no estamos aceptando solicitudes para el programa de Vales de Elección de Vivienda ni para ningún Sección 8 basado en proyectos.
Applicant Forms
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.