Housing Authority City of Jersey City

Jersey City, NJ, 07306 · ~7,522 units under management

Call 2017064638

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Jersey City, NJ (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Hudson County

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority City of Jersey City served 6,383 households across 7,225 units (88% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.1 people, an average annual income of $22,808, and pays an average of $546 per month toward rent.

Households served
6,383 of 7,225 units
Avg. household income
$22,808
Avg. rent paid by household
$546
Avg. household size
2.1 people
Households with children
32%
Head of household 62+
41%
Head of household with a disability
38%
Avg. wait to move in
42 months

Unit mix: 50% 1-bedroom, 30% 2-bedroom, 20% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 23 developments with an average score of 86 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
MONTGOMERY GRDNSJersey City100 High PerformerUPCSMar 2020
BOOKER T WASHINGTON APTSJersey City97 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2024
Ocean Pointe East and WestJersey City96 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
BARBARA PLACE TERRACEJersey City95 High PerformerNSPIRESep 2025
Glenview Townhouses II EastJersey City95 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2025
Montgomery Family IJersey City94 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2025
Lafayette Senior Living CenterJersey City91 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
Glenview Townhouses II WestJersey City90 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2025
Pacific CourtJersey City90 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2025
WOODWARD TERRACEJersey City90 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2025
THOMAS STEWART APTSJersey City90 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2024
GLORIA ROBINSON COURT HOMES IJersey City89 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
Gloria Robinson Court Homes IIIJersey City86 StandardNSPIRESep 2025
Gloria Robinson Court Homes IVJersey City86 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
Glenview IJersey City85 StandardNSPIREJun 2025
DWIGHT STREET HOMESJersey City85 StandardNSPIREAug 2024
CURRIES WOODSJersey City84 StandardNSPIRESep 2025
HOLLAND GRDNSJersey City83 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
Webb ApartmentsJersey City82 StandardNSPIRENov 2025
Gloria Robinson Court Homes IIJersey City82 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
BERRY GRDNSJersey City82 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
MARION GRDNSJersey City54 TroubledNSPIRESep 2025
HUDSON GRDNSJersey City54 TroubledNSPIRESep 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Housing Authority City of Jersey City, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$51,550
2 people$58,950
3 people$66,300
4 people$73,700
5 people$79,600
6 people$85,500
7 people$91,400
8 people$97,250

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Housing Authority City of Jersey City directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Jersey City, NJ

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority City of Jersey City directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.