To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA). Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.
Low income is 50 percent or less of median income Very low income is 30 percent or less of median income. * These columns are for calculating the pricing for one, two and three bedroom sale and rental units as per N.J.A.C. 5:80-26.4(a).
You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to apply, or be an emancipated minor. Only one (1) pre-application per household will be accepted. Please note that only New Jersey residents are eligible to apply for assistance.
In 2017, a family of four in New Jersey earning $68,000 a year or less is considered low-income, according to HUD. That number is determined as an adjusted 80 percent of median family income which HUD calculated as $91,200 a year for New Jersey in 2017.
The Housing Opportunity and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program is a new statewide initiative that provides rent and utility assistance to eligible low- and moderate-income renters experiencing financial hardship due to the economic effects of COVID-19.
Under this year's increase, a family of three under WorkFirst NJ will see their maximum benefits payment increase to $559 per month from $466, while an individual under General Assistance will see their maximum benefit payment increase to $185 per month from $154.
You can certainly survive in NJ on 50k. This depends on where you live (north, central, southern Jersey, towns and counties specifically), transportation use (car, bus, train), what you live in (house, apt, condo, etc.), your overall lifestyle.
To apply for an emergency section 8 voucher, and to try to be given priority to bypass a waiting list, immediately call a local public housing authority in your town or county near you. Select a state below to find a housing authority in your area for priority review.
Living Wage Calculation for New Jersey
| 1 ADULT | 2 ADULTS (1 WORKING) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 Children | 2 Children | |
| Living Wage | $16.20 | $35.18 |
| Poverty Wage | $6.13 | $12.60 |
| Minimum Wage | $11.00 | $11.00 |
Gross Monthly Income Eligibility Standard
| Household Size | Max. Allowable Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1, 968 |
| 2 | $2, 658 |
| 3 | $3, 349 |
| 4 | $4, 040 |
Temporary Rental Assistance (TRA) is a separate payment given to an applicant/recipient landlord in order to prevent homelessness, when the recipient is facing eviction and needs help to stay in his/her current residence.
To apply, contact a public housing agency in your state. Housing Choice Voucher Program in which you find a rental property yourself, and use the voucher to pay for all or part of the rent. To apply, contact a public housing agency in your state.
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