Does Hoboken have Section 8?

The Hoboken Housing Authority section 8 program provides housing opportunities to over 225 families in the city of Hoboken. The section 8 program is another tool for HHA to meet the growing needs of our local communities.

How can I get section 8 immediately in NJ?

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA). Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

What counts as low income in NJ?

In 2017, a family of four in New Jersey earning $68,000 a year or less is considered low-income, according to HUD. That number is determined as an adjusted 80 percent of median family income which HUD calculated as $91,200 a year for New Jersey in 2017.

Where are the projects in Hoboken?

The buildings are located at 460 8th Street and 455, 9th Street. A total of 97 units, composed of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units are located there. Each seven story building has a total square footage of 43,050 square feet. Columbus Gardens are used for family housing.

What are the safest areas of Hoboken?

People who live in Hoboken generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hoboken may be as high as 1 in 9 in the south neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 15 in the southwest part of the city.

Is Hoboken expensive to live in?

With its young crowd and relatively high average income, Hoboken real estate is still expensive by national standards. However, living in Hoboken can still represent a major cost savings in rent… depending on where you’re moving from.

What is considered low income for a single person in New Jersey?

By Carla Astudillo | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com To put it in perspective, the same figure is $57,500 or less nationwide.