State of New Jersey Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher statewide waiting list is opening soon

The DCA will accept applications for this waiting list from January 17, 2023 at 9:00 am, until February 3, 2023 at 5:00 pm ET

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application that will be available here

This waiting list has the following preferences: Veterans, Homeless, Disabled, Domestic Violence, and Local Residents

20,000 applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.     

For more information visit the DCA website

Sources: This information was verified by the DCA Housing Choice Voucher program page on January 6, 2023

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via DCA Customer Service Unit at 609-292-4080, Option 9, if a reasonable accommodation is needed during the hours of 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM seven days a week, or email them at: customer.