Housing Resources
Jersey City Housing Authority
The Jersey City Housing Authority offers low-income and senior citizens affordable housing through HUD programs. The Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment Program helps families pay rent. The Public Housing Program offers affordable units managed by the JCRA.
Hudson County Housing Finder
The Hudson County Housing Finder is a tool to search for affordable housing in Hudson County. Users can find housing based on amenity, location, income level, number of household members, etc. Applicants may apply to buildings directly.
New Jersey Housing Resource Center
The New Jersey Housing Resource Center website hosts resources for rental assistance, affordable housing, homeowner assistance, and emergency relief. It also has population-specific resources for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and people living with HIV/AIDS.
Affordable Housing Lottery Calendar
To access the date, time, and zoom link for all upcoming DOAH-Monitored Affordable Housing Lotteries:
Garden State Episcopal CDC Coordinated Entry
Provides centralized, focused access to Homelessness Services for Homeless Individuals and Families throughout Hudson County. Services include comprehensive intake and assessment, as well as linkages to Case Management, Housing Opportunities, and Supportive Services. Call or visit:
- Location: Coordinated Entry at Hudson CASA 514 Newark Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07306
- Weekdays: 9:00am - 4:00pm, Tuesdays: 9:00am - 2:00pm
- (201) 604-2600
Hudson County Office of Inclusion and Accessibility
Assists Hudson County residents with disabilities by increasing access to, and utilization of, community-based resources. OIA convenes an Advisory Board comprised of consumers, service providers, and other stakeholders to help coordinate services, identify gaps in resources and determine priorities for Hudson County.
Hyacinth
Hyacinth provides support for people living with HIV. Services include housing placement, emergency financial assistance, medical & mental health services, free & confidential testing, and more. For more information:
Hudson County Alliance to End Homelessness (HCAEH)
Identifies the gaps and needs of homeless households in Hudson County and participate in the process of prioritizing local and state funding to meet these needs; coordinate citywide applications for homeless housing and service funding, including but not limited to Hudson County’s annual application for HUD McKinney-Vento funding; and track trends and adjust priorities to meet the changing needs of homeless households. For more information:
WomenRising
WomenRising assists women and their families to achieve self-sufficiency and live safe, productive, and fulfilling lives, through social services, economic development, and advocacy services. For more information:
Hudson County Emergency Rental Assistance
Hudson County Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) provides a list of rental assistance resources within New Jersey. For more information:
New Jersey Citizen Action
Services include financial coaching, advocacy, and fair housing services. For more information:
The Waterfront Project
The Waterfront Project provides free civil legal services and HUD-certified housing counseling to low-and moderate-income families and individuals in Hudson County, ensuring access to justice, protecting housing rights, and promoting stability for vulnerable communities. For more information:
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services' (NNJLS) mission is to ensure equal access to justice for residents of Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties, NJ experiencing poverty. For more information:
Need Legal Advice?
If you need legal advice and do not know how to find a lawyer, the Hudson County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service can help! LRS office hours are 10 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday.
Landlord/Tenant administers and enforces the Rent Control Ordinance, Chapter 260 of the Jersey City Municipal Code and provides education, information and referrals to city residents in connection with landlord/tenant issues (link: NJ Courts).
Affordable Housing Online
Affordable Housing Online lists currently available affordable housing units in Jersey City in the low-income bracket. Users can see unit requirements and go directly to development websites.
Website:
https://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-search/New-Jersey/Jersey-City