Housing Authority of Gloucester County

This housing agency serves Clayton, Deptford, East Greenwich, Elk, Franklin, Glassboro, Greenwich, Harrison Towship, Logan, Mantua, Monroe, National Park, Paulsboro, Swedesboro, Washington, West Deptford, Westville, Woodbury, Woolwich, New Jersey.

Waiting List
Open Now: Gloucester County, New Jersey Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Gloucester County, New Jersey Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Unknown: Expanded Housing Opportunity, Other Programs Other Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Veteran Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Camp Salute, Veteran Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: RAD Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Carino Park Apartments and Deptford Park Apartments, 1-Bedroom Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Village at Harmony Garden, 1 and 2-Bedroom Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Colonial Park Apartments, Shepard's Farm and Nancy J Elkis, Other Programs Other Senior Waiting List Learn More

Open Now: Gloucester County, New Jersey Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Gloucester County, New Jersey.

The Housing Authority of Gloucester County (HAGC) is accepting Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed date of October 26, 2023, until further notice. This is the first time the waiting list has been open since it closed in December, 2018.

To apply while the waiting list is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information visit the HAGC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAGC on October 26, 2023.

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

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Gloucester County, New Jersey.

The Housing Authority of Gloucester County (HAGC) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from February 21, 2024, until February 24, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

There were two ways to apply while the waitlist is open:

  1. Download and print the application online.
  2. Complete the online application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was to be:

  1. Postmarked between February 21, 2024 and mailed to The Housing Authority of the Borough of Glassboro.

Income limits could be found here.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Veterans
  • Applicants who are living, working, or have been hired to work, within the operating jurisdiction of HAGC.
    • HAGC jurisdiction: Clayton, Deptford Township, East Greenwich, Elk Township, Franklin Township, Glassboro, Greenwich Township, Harrison Township, Logan Township, Mantua Township, Monroe Township, National Park, Paulsboro, Swedesboro, Washington Township, West Deptford Township, Westville, Woodbury, Woodbury Heights, and Woolwich Township
  • Applicants who satisfy the criteria for the Mainstream Voucher Program.
    • Applicants must be a disabled, non-elderly persons ages 18 to 61, who are transitioning out of institutional or other segregated settings, at serious risk of institutionalization, homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.
  • Applicants who satisfy the criteria for the Lease in Place preference.
    • Applicants must be a household renting in a non-relative owned, HQS compliant unit, located in a participating community who will lease in place into the program.

It was not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HAGC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAGC public notice on February 14, 2024.

Closed: 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Gloucester County (HAGC) last accepted Public housing waiting list applications for 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of January 1, 2028, until the earliest confirmed close date of October 24, 2023. 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. 

This waiting list had the following preferences: Live or work in the Borough of Glassboro; live or work in Camden County, Burlington County or Gloucester County; live or work in the jurisdiction of the HAGC (municipalities included are provided on the application). The 1-Bedroom waiting list has the following preferences: Elderly; near-elderly (50+)  with disabilities.

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 HAGC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAGC application page on October 24, 2023.

Unknown: Expanded Housing Opportunity, Other Programs Other Waiting List

Open Until Further Notice: Veteran Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Gloucester County (HAGC) is accepting Veteran Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed open date of December 3, 2018, until further notice.

Please note: According to the HAGC, this waiting list is " for Veterans ONLY with a DD214 and discharge other than dishonorable."

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

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

For more information visit the HAGC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAGC application page on October 25, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Camp Salute, Veteran Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Clayton, New Jersey.

The Housing Authority of Gloucester County (HAGC) is accepting Section 8 Project Based Voucher waitlist applications for Camp Salute Apartments from February 28, 2018 at 10:00 am ET, until further notice.

Please note: According to the HAGC this waiting list is only for "Veterans Only and Head of Household, co-head or spouse must be age 55 or older; 1 bedroom"

This waiting list is for the following property:

  • Camp Salute - located at 100 Homer Street, Clayton, NJ 08312.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Live or work in the Borough of Glassboro; live or work in Camden County, Burlington County or Gloucester County; live or work in the jurisdiction of the HAGC (municipalities included are provided on the application). The 1-Bedroom waiting list has the following preferences: Elderly; near-elderly (50+)  with disabilities.

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

For more information, visit the HAGC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAGC public notice on October 24, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: RAD Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Gloucester County (HAGC) is accepting RAD Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list applications from the earliest confirmed open date of January 11, 2022, until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application. The application is available in English and Spanish.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Live or work in the Borough of Glassboro; live or work in Camden County, Burlington County or Gloucester County; live or work in the jurisdiction of the HAGC (municipalities included are provided on the application).

For more information, visit the HAGC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAGC application page on October 25, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Carino Park Apartments and Deptford Park Apartments, 1-Bedroom Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Public Housing rental housing assistance in Gloucester County Area, New Jersey.

The Housing Authority of Gloucester County (HAGC) is accepting Senior and Disabled Public Housing waitlist applications for 1-Bedroom apartments at Carino Park and Deptford Park Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of October 24, 2023, until further notice.Please note: According to the HAGC this waiting list is only for "Elderly age 62 or older and Near Elderly or Disabled age 50-61".

This waiting list is for the following properties: 

  • Carino Park Apartments - located at 100 Chestnut Street, Williamstown, NJ. Offering 1-bedroom units including 15 units with modifications for physical disabilities.
  • Deptford Park Apartments - located at 120 Pop Moylan Boulevard, Deptford, NJ. Offering 1-bedroom units with 10 units with modifications for physical disabilities   

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Live or work in the Borough of Glassboro; live or work in Camden County, Burlington County or Gloucester County; live or work in the jurisdiction of the HAGC (municipalities included are provided on the application). The 1-Bedroom waiting list has the following preferences: Elderly; near-elderly (50+)  with disabilities.

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

For more information, visit the HAGC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAGC application page on October 24, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Village at Harmony Garden, 1 and 2-Bedroom Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Glassboro, New Jersey.

The Housing Authority of Gloucester County (HAGC) is accepting Senior and Disabled Public Housing waitlist applications for 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at Village at Harmony Garden Apartments from the earliest confirmed open date of October 24, 2023, until further notice.

Please note: According to the HAGC "Household member must be disabled, must provide referral from PennReach; 1 and 2 bedrooms"

This waiting list is for the following property: 

  • Village at Harmony Garden - located at 400 Roland Avenue, Glassboro, NJ, 08028. Offering 1 and 2-bedroom units.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

There are preferences, and they are listed on the application.

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

For more information, visit the HAGC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAGC application page on October 24, 2023.

Open Until Further Notice: Colonial Park Apartments, Shepard's Farm and Nancy J Elkis, Other Programs Other Senior Waiting List

The Housing Authority of Gloucester County (HAGC) is accepting Senior Other Programs waiting list applications for Colonial Park Apartments, Shepard's Farm and Nancy J Elkis from the earliest confirmed open date of January 11, 2028, until further notice.

This waiting list is for the following properties: 

  • Colonial Park Apartments - located at 401 South Evergreen Avenue, Woodbury, NJ. For Elderly age 62 or older.
  • Shepherd’s Farm - located at 981 Grove Road, West Deptford, NJ. For Elderly age 62 or older.
  • Nancy J Elkis - located at 100 Pop Moylan Boulevard, Deptford, NJ. For Elderly age 55 or older.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application

This waiting list has the following preferences: Live or work in the Borough of Glassboro; live or work in Camden County, Burlington County or Gloucester County; live or work in the jurisdiction of the HAGC (municipalities included are provided on the application).

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

For more information, visit the HAGC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HAGC application page on October 24, 2023.

About The Agency

Housing Authority of Gloucester County provides affordable housing for up to 2,269 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

100 Pop Moylan Boulevard, Deptford, NJ

Visit Website(856) 845-4959

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How large is the Housing Authority of Gloucester County?

Housing Authority of Gloucester County serves 1,801 low-income households. The agency manages 2,058 Housing Choice Vouchers and 258 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 75 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Gloucester County. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Housing Authority of Gloucester County households.

How many Housing Authority of Gloucester County residents are employed?

Working adults head 450 households and make up 25 percent of households served by Housing Authority of Gloucester County.

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

There are 1422 female-headed renter households living in Housing Authority of Gloucester County housing. Households headed by females are 79% of those served by the Housing Authority of Gloucester County.

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

Black 919
Native American 18
White 702
Hispanic 162

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

There are 540 households headed by seniors served by the Housing Authority of Gloucester County. Senior households are 30% of households in Housing Authority of Gloucester County housing.

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

There are 612 persons with disabilities living in Housing Authority of Gloucester County housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 34% of households served by the Housing Authority of Gloucester County.

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

The Housing Authority of Gloucester County 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 Gloucester County open new waiting lists?

Housing Authority of Gloucester County’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on February 21, 2024 and closed on February 24, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Housing Authority of Gloucester County

Nancy J Elkis

100 Pop Moylan Blvd, Woodbury, New Jersey 08096

Shepherd's Farm Senior Housing

981 Grove Rd, West Deptford, New Jersey 08086

Village at Harmony Garden

400 Roland Ave., Glassboro, New Jersey 08028

Colonial Park Apartments

401 S Evergreen Ave, Woodbury, New Jersey 08096

204 - 1 Scattered Sites

1 Walnut Ave, Pitman, New Jersey 08071

Carino Park

100 Chestnut St, Williamstown, New Jersey 08094

Deptford Park Apartments

120 Pop Moylan Blvd, Woodbury, New Jersey 08096