Housing Authority of Bergen County

This housing agency serves Bergen County, New Jersey. Service does not extend to Cliffside Park, Service does not extend to Edgewater, Service does not extend to Englewood, Service does not extend to Fort Lee, Service does not extend to Lodi, New Jersey.

Waiting List
Closed: Bergen County, New Jersey Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Franklin Villa Apartments, Veteran Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Emerson Veteran Supportive Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Upper Saddle River, Supportive Housing Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Boiling Springs, Studio Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Montvale Commons 1-Bedroom Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Franklin Heights Apartments Senior Other Senior Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Carucci Apartments Senior Other Senior Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Hasbrouck Heights Other Senior Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Grove Gardens Other Senior Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Silver Maple Garden Senior Residence Other Senior Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Saddle River Senior Residence Other Senior Waiting List Learn More
Closed: David F. Roche Apartments Other Senior Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Lehmann Gardens Disabled Other Disabled Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Franklin Lakes Disabled Supportive Housing Other Disabled Waiting List Learn More

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

The Housing Authority of Bergen County Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed.

The HABC last accepted applications for this waiting list from May 16, 2022, until May 20, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Veterans and surviving spouses
  • Leasing in Place in Bergen County, NJ
  • Senior, working, training, or disabled in Bergen County
  • Resident of Bergen County
  • Senior, working, training, or disabled outside of Bergen County
  • All other applicants

350 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HABC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HABC public notice on May 11, 2022.

Closed: Franklin Villa Apartments, Veteran Other Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Bergen County (HABC) last accepted Veteran waiting list applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Franklin Villa Apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted since at least May 2021, until the earliest confirmed close date of February 22, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: The HABC website states " Eight One Bedroom Apartments are set aside for special needs disabled and/or homeless veteran households. Applications currently available to Veterans Only".

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HABC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HABC on May 18, 2021.

Closed: Emerson Veteran Supportive Housing Other Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Bergen County (HABC) last accepted Emerson Veteran Supportive Housing waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed open date of August, 2021, until the earliest confirmed close date of February 22, 2024.

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

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Homeless veterans, Bergen County veterans with service connected disabilities.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information visit the HABC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HABC application page on February 22, 2024.

Closed: Upper Saddle River, Supportive Housing Other Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Bergen County Supportive Housing waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Upper Saddle River is closed

The HABC last accepted applications for this waiting list from June 13, 2022, until June 17, 2022.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Please note: According to the HABC public notice, "51 of the 69 units will be reserved for low-income seniors 55 years of age or older. 18 of the 69 units will be reserved for special need households, with a preference given to homeless veterans. Of these 18 units, 5 units will be age restricted to individuals 55 years of age and older."

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • homeless veterans

300 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HABC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HABC public notice on June 10, 2022.

Closed: Boiling Springs, Studio Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Bergen County (HABC) last accepted Senior Section 8 Project Based Voucher waiting list applications for Studio apartments at Boiling Spring Gardens Apartments from March 11, 2024, until March 15, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

  • Boiling Springs Garden - is located at 14 Hackensack St, East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Live, Work, Train or Attend School in Bergen County.

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

For more information, visit the HABC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HABC application page on February 22, 2024.

Closed: Montvale Commons 1-Bedroom Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Bergen County (HABC) Montvale Commons waiting list is currently closed. Applications for 1-Bedroom, Project Based Voucher units were last accepted from August 12, 2019, until August 16, 2019.

Montvale Commons is located at 150 Nottingham Ct, Montvale, NJ 07645.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Written and faxed applications were not accepted.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Disabled households in need of supportive services

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

For more information, visit the HABC website.

Closed: Franklin Heights Apartments Senior Other Senior Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Bergen County (HABC) Seniors waiting list for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at Franklin Heights Apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from August 18, 2020, until 50 applications were received. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: In order to be eligible to apply, at least one household member/applicant must be 62 years of age or older. 

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

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

  • Studio apartment: 1 person: $37,350
  • 1-Bedroom apartment:
    • 1 person: $37,350
    • 2 persons: $42,650

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Applicants who live, work, train, or attend school in Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, and Sussex counties will be given preference.

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

For more information, visit the HABC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HABC public notice, as of August 8, 2020.

Closed: Carucci Apartments Senior Other Senior Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Bergen County (HABC) Senior waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Carucci Apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from May 24, 2021 until June 22, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

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

  • 1 Person $38,300
  • 2 Persons $43,800

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Applicants who live, work, train, or attend school in Bergen County.

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

The waiting list closed after 250 applications were received.

For more information, visit the HABC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HABC on June 22, 2021.

Closed: Hasbrouck Heights Other Senior Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Bergen County (HABC) Senior waiting list for apartments at Hasbrouck Heights is closed

The HABC last accepted applications for this waiting list from September 12, 2022, until September 16, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: According to the HABC public notice, "Hasbrouck Heights Residents only May Apply".

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HABC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HABC on October 4, 2022.

Closed: Grove Gardens Other Senior Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Bergen County (HABC) Senior waiting list for Studio, 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Grove Gardens is closed

The HABC last accepted applications for this waiting list from September 26, 2022, until September 30, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limits for each household size were available on the public notice.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Applicants who work, live, train, or attend school in Bergen, Hudson, Passaic and Sussex Counties.

100 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HABC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HABC public notice on September 7, 2022.

Closed: Silver Maple Garden Senior Residence Other Senior Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Bergen County (HABC) Senior waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at Silver Maple Garden Senior Residence is closed.

The HABC last accepted applications for this waiting list from November 28, 2022, until December 1, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limit for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $42,850
  • 2 Persons $49,000

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Applicants who work, live, train, or attend school in Bergen County.

150 applicants will be placed on this waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HABC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HABC public notice on December 13, 2022.

Closed: Saddle River Senior Residence Other Senior Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Bergen County (HABC) Senior waiting list for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Saddle River Senior Residence is closed.

The HABC last accepted applications for this waiting list from December 19, 2022, until December 22, 2022. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The maximum income limit for each household size were as follows:

  • 1 Person $42,850
  • 2 Persons $49,000

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Applicants who work, live, train, or attend school in Bergen County.

125 applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HABC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HABC public notice on December 13, 2022.

Closed: David F. Roche Apartments Other Senior Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Bergen County (HABC) Senior waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at David F. Roche is closed.

The HABC last accepted applications for this waiting list from January 9, 2023, until January 12, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences: Live, work, train or attend school in Bergen County

250 selected applicants were placed on this waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HABC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HABC notice on January 5, 2023.

Closed: Lehmann Gardens Disabled Other Disabled Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Bergen County (HABC) last accepted Disabled Project-Based Rental Assistance waiting list applications at Lehmann Gardens Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of December, 2018, until the earliest confirmed close date of February 22, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

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

The waiting list had the following preferences: Live, work or training in Park Ridge; wheelchair users; elderly; non-elderly disabled.

For more information visit the HABC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HABC application page on February 22, 2024.

Closed: Franklin Lakes Disabled Supportive Housing Other Disabled Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Bergen County (HABC) Disabled Supportive Housing waiting list for apartments at Franklin Lakes Supportive Housing is currently closed. It is not known when this waiting list was last open, or when it will reopen.

To apply, during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

The waiting list had the following preferences: Persons who live or work locally, persons with disabilities in need of supportive services, persons who are disabled and wheelchair dependent requiring a fully ADA-compliant unit and in need of supportive services, all other persons with disabilities.

For more information, visit the HABC Our Buildings page, or the HABC website.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of Bergen County provides affordable housing for up to 4,119 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

Monday 8:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

1 Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ

Visit Website(201) 336-7600

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How large is the Housing Authority of Bergen County?

Housing Authority of Bergen County serves 4,030 low-income households. The agency manages 4,155 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Housing Authority of Bergen County?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Bergen County. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Housing Authority of Bergen County households.

How many Housing Authority of Bergen County residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,128 households and make up 28 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Bergen County.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Housing Authority of Bergen County?

There are 3062 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of Bergen County housing. Households headed by females are 76% of those served by the Housing Authority of Bergen County.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Housing Authority of Bergen County renters?

Black 1,048
Asian-Pacific Islander 443
White 1,290
Hispanic 1,209

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Housing Authority of Bergen County?

There are 1974 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of Bergen County. Senior households are 49% of households in Housing Authority of Bergen County housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Housing Authority of Bergen County housing?

There are 926 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of Bergen County housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 23% of households served by the Housing Authority of Bergen County.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Housing Authority of Bergen County?

The Housing Authority of Bergen County is rated as a high 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 Bergen County open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of Bergen County’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 16, 2022 and closed on May 20, 2022.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of Bergen County

Boiling Springs Gardens

147 Hackensack St, East Rutherford, New Jersey 07073

River Vale Senior Residence

426 Cedar Ln, River Vale, New Jersey 07675

Franklin Street Villa

188 FRANKLIN ST, Northvale, New Jersey 7647

Old Tappan Commons

32 RUSSELL AVE, Old Tappan, New Jersey 7675

Hasbrouck Heights Senior Housing

245 HAMILTON AVE, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 7604

McCoy Place

720 MCCOY RD, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 7417

Brookside Gardens

239 Murray Hill Ter, Bergenfield, New Jersey 07621

Ramsey Mahwah

102 Ramapo Brae Ln, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430

Carucci Apartments

281 Stuyvesant Ave, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071

David F. Roche Apartments

2 Aladdin Ave, Dumont, New Jersey 07628

Highland View Apartments

300 Highland Ave, Palisades Park, New Jersey 07650