West New York Housing Authority

This housing agency serves West New York, New Jersey.

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About The Agency

West New York Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 896 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

6100 Adams Street, West New York, NJ

(201) 868-6100

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How large is the West New York Housing Authority?

West New York Housing Authority serves 1,147 low-income households. The agency manages 1,183 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the West New York Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by West New York Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of West New York Housing Authority households.

How many West New York Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 286 households and make up 25 percent of households served by West New York Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the West New York Housing Authority?

There are 837 female-headed renter households living in West New York Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 73% of those served by the West New York Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among West New York Housing Authority renters?

Black	11
White	57
Hispanic	1,078

How many senior-headed renter households are served by West New York Housing Authority?

There are 848 households headed by seniors served by the West New York Housing Authority. Senior households are 74% of households in West New York Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in West New York Housing Authority housing?

There are 240 persons with disabilities living in West New York Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 21% of households served by the West New York Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the West New York Housing Authority?

The West New York Housing Authority 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.

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