ByHow to Qualify and Apply for Low-Income Housing In NJ
Are you struggling to pay your rent or find affordable housing? If so, you're far from alone. The pandemic has left more people than ever having a hard time making ends meet, but DoNotPay can help you find low-income housing in New Jersey (NJ) with just a few minutes of your time.
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Who Is Eligible for Low Income Housing in NJ?
Section 8 housing in New Jersey is reserved for households with low incomes, and vouchers are provided to help families only pay 30% of their income toward rent. To qualify for low-income housing or Section 8 vouchers in New Jersey, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a New Jersey resident
- Have a household income 80% below the surrounding area's household median income (the state median household income is $82,540)
- Have no history of criminal activity
Several factors determine whether or not you are eligible for Section 8 housing:
| Income eligibility | You are making at or below the posted poverty line in your state. You are considered at the lowest income level if your family brings in only 30 percent or less of the average income in your area. You are still regarded as a meager income if you only bring in 50 percent of that income and low-income for 80 percent. |
| Age eligibility | If you are above a certain age and still do not have enough income, you may qualify for Section 8 housing. Depending on a fixed income, 65 and older could find themselves meeting these requirements. |
| Disability Eligibility | If you have been deemed disabled and unable to work, you are eligible for assistance, even as the head of household. |
These are just a few of the most important eligibility requirements for those seeking low-income housing in New Jersey. Each county has a different median household income, and the maximum household income eligibility depends on the number of people in the household.
How Long Does It Take To Get Low Income Housing NJ or Section 8 Housing Vouchers?
Because so many people all over the state need affordable housing, public housing authorities are overwhelmed, and there aren't enough available units to accommodate everyone. For this reason, it can take several years before a family can move into a low-income housing unit after initially getting on the waiting list.
Section 8 housing vouchers may take less time to issue, though you can still expect to wait several months to get your application approved and receive funds. If you require immediate housing assistance because you , the State of New Jersey offers emergency rental assistance programs. You can also get in touch with Catholic Charities and The Salvation Army for more immediate rental assistance in emergencies.
Applying for Low Income Housing on Your Own
If you're ready to try to apply for low-income housing in NJ on your own, you will have to perform the following steps:
- Visit the PHA Contact Information tool within the HUD government webpage
- Select your state and click on the "Go to this page link below."
- Locate your county or region in the list of options
- Call or email the housing authority to learn more about eligibility criteria and how to get started on your application, or visit the PHA's website to locate an online application.
- Fill out the application completely and accurately
- Apply according to its instructions and wait for a response.
Most public housing authorities alert you about whether your application was accepted or rejected by mail, and most applications are simply to be put on a waiting list until a low-income unit opens up. Finding the right PHA is time consuming, and failure to fill out the form accurately or entirely can result in an immediate rejection or significant delays. Fortunately, DoNotPay offers a better way to go about the entire process.
Getting on a Waiting List With DoNotPay
If you can't complete the paperwork or the thought of doing so on your own is too overwhelming, DoNotPay is here for you. All you have to do is follow these two easy steps:
- Answer a few questions about your income, family size, veteran/disability status, which county you hope to live in, etc.
- DoNotPay will find the PHA in charge of that county and contact them with all of your eligibility information to determine if you can start applying. They'll get back to you directly via email with the next steps.
Once you submit your request, you can sit back and relax, knowing that we will contact the right PHA on your behalf. While you wait to hear if you are eligible, you can focus on other pressing tasks in your life.
Why Use DoNotPay?
DoNotPay makes getting in touch with PHA's and dozens of other tedious or difficult tasks easier, quicker, and more successful than ever. When you take a few minutes to fill out our simple form, we will make the very best case on your behalf as to why you qualify for and deserve low-income housing. We have already helped hundreds of people like you connect with their local PHA, and we can do it for you too.
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