Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing Waiting List is Closed as of December 2024. The waiting list was last open in March 2024 and remains closed.

Lorena Bentley

Analysis by Lorena Bentley

Last Updated: March, 29th 2024

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This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Borough of Lodi, New Jersey.

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The Lodi Housing Authority (LHA) last accepted Public Housing waiting list applications from March 25, 2024, until March 29, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required print the paper application.

Once the paper application was completed, it was to be: Mailed and postmarked to Lodi Housing Authority.

This waiting list had the following preferences:

  • Senior/Disabled 62+
  • Veteran

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

For more information, visit the LHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the LHA website on March 29, 2024.

Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing Applicant Preferences

Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi has preferences for: Elderly, Veterans. Preferences are not required but Public Housing applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi

Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing Waiting List is managed by Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi.

Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi provides affordable housing for up to 697 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Lodi, New Jersey.

What should I do after applying to the Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing waiting list that is closed?

You cannot apply for a waiting list that is closed until it is reopened by the housing authority. It is not known when the housing authority will announce the next opening.

For the Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing waiting list, how do I print out an application?

To print out an application, a paper form must be printed from a device that is connected to the internet. This document is usually in the form of a .doc, docx, or .pdf. The application must be completed and sent back to the housing authority according to their instructions.

Who lives in Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing units?

If you are considering applying to live in a Public Housing unit, you may be interested to know who already lives in these units, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who live in Public Housing units provided by Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi.

How many renters live in Public Housing units provided by Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi?

At the start of 2024, Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi was managing 220 Public Housing units. Of the total number of units managed, there were 218 units occupied. This represents 99% of the total number of Public Housing units managed by Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi.

According to HUD, there is a total of 313 people living in Public Housing units managed by Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi, with the average number of people per household being 1.

How long did current Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing tenants spend on a waiting list before occupying a Public Housing unit?

The 218 households living in Public Housing units at the start of 2024 waited on average 51 months before being able to move in. Of those households, 11 occupied their unit in the last year. This represents 5 percent of Public Housing tenants in units managed by Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi.

Are there any Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing units not occupied?

The Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing program that this waiting list covers had 99% of its units occupied by households with 1% unoccupied at the start of 2024.

How many Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing households have children?

Of the 218 Public Housing households in units managed by Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi, 18 have at least one child. There are 4 two-parent households in the Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing units, and 13 single-parent households. There were 13 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing households earn?

The average annual household income for Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing tenant households is $32,369 The average annual income per person is $22,545 The average Public Housing household annual income is 33% of the local Area Median Income.

Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 0 0%
$5,000 - $9,999 7 3%
$10,000 - $14,999 50 23%
$15,000 - $19,999 26 12%
$20,000+ 135 62%

What is the source of income for Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing households?

Of all Public Housing households, 62 (28%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 158 (72%) households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing unit cost?

For the Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing program, the federal government covers the cost of, on average, $418 per month for each household, which equates to annual cost of $5,016.

How much does the average Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing program, the average family expenditure is $673 per month or $8,076 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $146,714 per month, which is $1,760,568 per year.

What size are most Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing units?

Of the 220 households living in Public Housing units, 133 (61%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 70 (32%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 15 (7%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 13% of Public Housing households are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing households?

35% of Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

Racial/ethnic makeup of Housing Authority of the Borough of Lodi Public Housing tenants
Race Number of Households % of Households
Asian/Pacific Islander 7 3%
Black Non-Hispanic 9 4%
Native American/Alaskan 2 1%
White Non-Hispanic 142 65%
Black Hispanic 2 1%
White Hispanic 57 26%
Other Hispanic 0 0%
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