Paterson Housing Authority

Paterson Housing Authority Apartment Details

he PHA's Mission is to provide housing opportunities for Paterson residents eligible for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and Public Housing that is decent, safe and affordable. PHA will also promote homeownership through the use of Section 8 Housing Vouchers.

We will work with other entities in the creation of mixed income finance developments to provide new or rehabilitated housing. Our goal is to empower residents, in concert with HUD's program and initiatives and preserve and expand the supply of good quality housing units.

 It is the PHA's policy to admit qualified applicants only.  An applicant is qualified if he or she meets the following criteria:
    Heads of household where at least one member of the household is either a citizen or eligible non-citizen.
    Has an annual income at the time of admission that does not exceed the very low income limits for occupancy established by HUD and posted separately in the PHA offices.
    The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 authorizes PHAs to admit families whose income does not exceed the low-income limit (80% of median area income) once the HA has met the annual 40% targeted income required of extremely low income families (families whose income does not exceed 30% of median area income).
    Provides a Social Security number for all family members, age 6 or older, or will provide written certification that they do not have Social Security numbers;
    Meets or exceeds the tenant Selection and Suitability Criteria as set forth in this policy including the attendance and successful completion of the PHA's pre-occupancy class.
The policy of the PHA is to ensure that all families who express an interest in housing assistance are given an equal opportunity to apply, and are treated in a fair and consistent manner.
For more information regarding Low Rent Public Housing Program, please contact 973-345-5080.

Important information
Waiting Lists
Most low income apartments have waiting lists. Some of these lists can take years until you can be called for openings. The key is to try to get on as many waiting lists as possible.

Call The Apartments Directly
We provide phone numbers and websites. Call the apartments directly if they have openings or open waiting lists.

Apartment Rates
We provide current apartment rates on many listing pages. Most HUD listings do not have published rates. They are based on 30% of the renters adjustable gross income. You will need to contact the apartments to determine if you qualify for income based rent.

Apartment Rental and informational statistics for zip code

Median apartment rental rate in this zip code	$913
Population in zip code	2,616
Median age of those living in this zip code	37.9
Average household income of those living in this zip code	$18,486