Dwight Street Homes, Homeownership Public Housing Waiting List

The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) waiting list for Homeownership Public Housing apartments at Dwight Street Homes is currently open, since at least December, 2018, until further notice.

Please note: According to the JCHA, applicants are eligible if they:

• "Are interested in buying a 2-family home
• Have 3, 4 or 5 persons in your household
• Have good credit or credit that can be repaired within 6 months
• Have income between 60% - 80% of median income as follows:
  3 persons: $43,440- $57,920
  4 persons: $48,240- $64,320
  5 persons: $52,140- $69,520"

There are three ways to apply during the opening period:

1. Open and print the application online here. Select the "Download" button under "Dwight Street Homeownership Program Application (pdf)."
2. Pick up an application at the JCHA Central office, located at 400 U.S. Highway #1, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (Marion Gardens).
3. Pick up an application at the Berry Gardens Management offices, located at 199 Ocean Avenue and 92 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be returned to the Jersey City Housing Authority’s Applicant Selection Department, 400 U.S. Highway #1 Jersey City, NJ 07306.

For more information, visit the JCHA Applicants page, or the JCHA website.

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (201) 706-4600.