Housing Authority of the City of Passaic

This housing agency serves Passaic, New Jersey.

Waiting List
Closed: Passaic, New Jersey Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Vreeland Village/Chestnut Gardens Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Handicapped Units, Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Passaic Senior Housing LLC Other Senior Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Alfred Speer Village (AMP I), 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Passaic, New Jersey Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Passaic (HACP) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher applications from October 31, 2023, until November 3, 2023. This waiting list was last open in April, 2017. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen. 

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Passaic Resident Veteran
  • Passaic Resident and not a Veteran
  • Working in the City of Passaic

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by [random lottery/date and time the application is received], weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACP on November 1, 2023.

Closed: Vreeland Village/Chestnut Gardens Other Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Passaic (HACP) waiting list for apartments at Vreeland Village/Chestnut Gardens is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

For more information, visit the HACP website.

Closed: Handicapped Units, Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Passaic (HACP) waiting list for Handicapped Public Housing apartments is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

For more information, visit the HACP website.

Closed: 2-Bedroom Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Passaic (HACP) last accepted Section 8 Project based Voucher waiting list applications for 2-Bedroom apartments from January 17, 2023, until an unknown close date. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, complete the application in person at the HACP office located at 52 Aspen Place, Passaic, New Jersey 07055.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 2 Person $49,000 | 3 Persons $55,100
  • 4 Persons $61,200 |

This waiting list had the following preferences: 

  • Passaic Veterans
  • Residents of the City Passaic
  • Head or Spouse working in the City of Passaic

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACP website on July 13, 2023.

Closed: Passaic Senior Housing LLC Other Senior Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Passaic (HACP) waiting list for Passaic Senior Housing LLC apartments is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

For more information, visit the HACP website.

Open Until Further Notice: Alfred Speer Village (AMP I), 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Passaic (HACP) is accepting Public Housing waiting list applications for 4-Bedroom apartments at Alfred Speer Village (AMP I) from the earliest confirmed date of May 24, 2023, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Passaic Resident Veterans
  • Passaic Resident and not a Veteran
  • Working in the City of Passaic

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HACP website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HACP website on May 24, 2023 and updated on August 23, 2023.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of the City of Passaic provides affordable housing for up to 2,528 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-4:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:00pm
Friday 8:30am-4:00pm

52 Aspen Place, Passaic, NJ

Visit Website(973) 365-6330

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Housing Authority of the City of Passaic?

Housing Authority of the City of Passaic serves 2,310 low-income households. The agency manages 2,159 Housing Choice Vouchers and 367 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of the City of Passaic?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 78 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Passaic. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Housing Authority of the City of Passaic households.

How many Housing Authority of the City of Passaic residents are employed?

Working adults head 947 households and make up 41 percent of households served by Housing Authority of the City of Passaic.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of the City of Passaic?

There are 1940 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of the City of Passaic housing. Households headed by females are 84% of those served by the Housing Authority of the City of Passaic.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of the City of Passaic renters?

Black 393
White 23
Hispanic 1,894

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of the City of Passaic?

There are 993 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of the City of Passaic. Senior households are 43% of households in Housing Authority of the City of Passaic housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of the City of Passaic housing?

There are 392 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of the City of Passaic housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 17% of households served by the Housing Authority of the City of Passaic.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of the City of Passaic?

The Housing Authority of the City of Passaic is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does Housing Authority of the City of Passaic open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of the City of Passaic’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on October 31, 2023 and closed on November 3, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of the City of Passaic

Murphy Hecht Apartments

299 Gregory Ave, Passaic, New Jersey 07055

Alfred Speer Village

33 Aspen Pl, Passaic, New Jersey 07055

J. Miller Apartments

59 Ascension St, Passaic, New Jersey 07055

Vreeland Village & Chestnut Gardens

234 Chestnut St, Passaic, New Jersey 07055