Section 8

The Section 8 Waiting List is now closed due to unavailability of additional funds. Those on the existing list will be served as soon as a spot becomes available.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) is the federal government’s major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. West New York Housing Authority currently has serves 424 units through this program.

Properties

Section 8 properties are located throughout the City of West New York and include private apartment buildings as well as two- and three-family homes.

Units

Inspections are performed on program units annually and upon initial move-Ins, special complaints, and move-outs. Units must meet minimum standards set forth by the local municipality’s building codes as well as HUD standards.

Portability Program

WNYHA’s Section 8 Portability Program includes 40 vouchers that are allocated to residents who live out of state, and 100 vouchers that are utilized in other municipalities in Hudson County.

Recipients of these vouchers must remain employed for three years, during which they benefit from a graduated rental increase schedule. At the end of the three-year period, residents are referred to local home ownership programs that provide credit counseling, and down payment and mortgage assistance. Program participants can reside anywhere in Hudson County.