FAQ CENTER
What is affordable housing?
Affordable housing, unlike market rate housing, has affordability controls limiting the rent or sales price for at least 30 years. The New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing considers housing “affordable” if the household pays approximately 28% or less of the household’s gross income on housing costs. Affordable housing is priced to be affordable to households earning up to 80% of the area median income for the region in which the affordable housing is located.
Who qualifies for affordable housing?
How do I apply for affordable housing units?
How do I learn about new affordable housing properties?
How do I update my preliminary application?
What is the process after I fill out a preliminary application?
What documentation is required for an income certification?
What would cause an application to be dismissed?
Where can I find credit counseling services?
Where can I find emergency housing resources?
Fair Housing and Equal Housing Opportunities
It is unlawful to discriminate against any person making application to buy or rent a home with regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression or source of lawful income used for mortgage or rental payments.
For more information on discrimination or if anyone feels they are a victim of discrimination, please contact the
New Jersey Division on Civil Rights at 1-866-405-3050 or http://www.state.nj.us/lps/dcr/index.html.
