Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8)
Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) waiting list will open April 20, 2021 - April 22, 2021.
Enter your SS number below to find your status on the Section 8 Waiting List
Program Information for Applicants
The Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8) is a rent subsidy program designed to assist very low-income families in paying rent for private housing of their choice. The Housing Authority is currently providing assistance to more than 260 families through this program. To participate in the program, the family must meet all of the eligibility requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
Qualify as an individual or family
Income from assets included with other income does not exceed the Income Limits (2021)
No indebtedness to any Housing Authority
Has not committed fraud, misrepresentation or falsification of information
No history of violent criminal activity
For more information regarding the Section 8 Voucher Program please visit the Housing Choice Voucher Fact Sheet
Information for Landlords
If you would like to list your unit with the MHA Housing Choice Voucher Program, you may fax the unit information (address, contract rent, bedrooms, utilities, etc.) to 732-671-0575 or email jturner@mhanj.net
The MHA HCVP pays up to 110% of the Small Market Fair Rent ("SMFR"). Click here for the 2021 Payment Standard (listed by zip code) to determine the approved gross (contract rent + utilities) rent maximum for your unit.
All units will be inspected before a HCVP Participant can occupy a residency. Please click HERE to view or print information on how you can prepare for the inspection.
If you are currently a Landlord with the authority, you can access your HAP payment records from the Landlord Portal.
