Income may not exceed 50% of the median income from the table below. The Housing Authority must provide 75 percent of vouchers to those whose income does not exceed 30% of the median income listed below.
HUD Designated Metro Area: Income Limits
| 2024 | Median Family Income | 2024 Yearly Income Limit | 2024 Yearly Income Limit - Person(s) in Family | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Limits | Category | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| Bergen County, NJ | $129,500 | Very Low Income (50%) | $45,350 | $51,800 | $58,300 | $64,750 | $69,950 |
| Extremely Low Income (30%) | $27,200 | $31,100 | $35,000 | $38,850 | $42,000 | ||
| Low Income (80%) | $68,500 | $78,250 | $88,050 | $97,800 | $105,650 | ||
Location: 111 West St STE 1, Englewood, NJ 07631
Phone: (201) 871-3451
For more information, visit: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Waiting List Application: Apply Here
Vincente K. Tibbs Senior Building: This building offers 152 Section 8 Project Based Voucher (PBV) units, including efficiency and one-bedroom apartments designed for independent living. Eligible residents include low-income seniors (age 62+) and persons with disabilities 55 years of age and older. The waiting list for these senior apartments ranges from three (3) to five (5) years.
Westmoor Gardens Multi-Family Complex: Constructed as a Section 8 New Construction project, Westmoor Gardens provides housing for 64 families, offering one to four-bedroom units, including one handicapped unit and seven modified units for persons with disabilities. Eligibility is determined by gross family income, with unit size based on family size. This federally subsidized project ensures affordability for tenants while maintaining project viability. Additionally, the property features the Westmoor Cafe, a venue for low-cost rental for family events, and a space for tenant meetings and functions. The waiting list for family apartments spans ten (10) years.
For a full list of properties, visit: Englewood Housing Authority Properties.
We have listed all of the housing authorities in Bergen County. Using the chart above, if you qualify as low income (Very Low Income OR Extremely Low Income), we recommend that you visit your local housing authority. They should be your first stop for housing and rental assistance programs.
1. To get on the waiting list for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), visit the links provided below to the closest Bergen County housing authority to your city in your city.
2. You can also visit the Housing Authority for other low income housing programs with rent assistance.
To be eligible for public housing, households must meet the following requirements:
1. Have an income that is below a certain level.
2. Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
3. Have a demonstrated need for housing assistance.
Public housing tenants pay rent based on their income. The rent is typically set at 30% of the household's monthly income.
If you are interested in learning more about public housing, or if you think you may be eligible, you can contact your local housing authority (lsted above). The Public Housing Authority can provide you with information on the application process and help you determine if you are eligible for public housing assistance.
50 Brookside Ave
Lodi, NJ - 07644
Bergen County
Website: http://www.lodihousing.org
Phone Number: 973-470-3650
65 1st Street
Hackensack, NJ - 07601
Bergen County
Website: http://hackensackhousing.org/
Phone Number: (201) 342-4280
1 Bergen County Plaza
Hackensack, NJ - 07631
Bergen County
Website: http://habcnj.org/
Phone Number: (201) 336-7600
1403 Teresa Drive
Fort Lee, NJ - 07024
Bergen County
Website: http://www.fortleenj.org/
Phone Number: (201) 947 - 7400
Fax Number: (201) 947-9710
111 West St
Englewood, NJ - 07631
Bergen County
Website: http://ehahousing.org/
Phone Number: (201) 871 - 3451
500 Gorge Rd
Cliffside Park, NJ - 07010
Bergen County
Website: http://www.cphousingauthority.com
Phone Number: (201)941-0655
| Apartment Size | HUD's Monthly Fair Market Rent For Area | LIHTC Maximum Rent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Apartments | $1400 | Estimated $420.00 - utility allowance | |
| One Bedroom Apartments | $1645 | Estimated $493.50 - utility allowance | |
| Two Bedroom Apartments | $1892 | Estimated $567.60 - utility allowance | |
| Three Bedroom Apartments | $2342 | Estimated $702.60 - utility allowance |
Using the table above you can estimate what you would be paying by checking the LIHTC Maximum Rent section.
Contact these properties for openings and wait lists and price lists.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development provides active listings of Section 8 and Multifamily apartments. We have listed them below for you to contact. Check with them to see if they have current availabilities and/or waiting lists. With Section 8 properties, you will need a voucher. Contact the Bergen County Public Housing Authorities, listed at the top of this page.
Our data is collected from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development data along with computations based on their rules on apartments/housing.
You must qualify for the HUD apartments in the area you are searching. Then, you need to apply directly at the location or through the Public Housing Authority.
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