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Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ)
ABOUT NEW BRUNSWICK HOUSING AUTHORITY
What is the Housing Authority?
The New Brunswick Housing and Redevelopment Authority was established
by a resolution with the City of New Brunswick. It was organized
as a public housing authority as designed by the State statute;
however, the NBHA is neither a City nor a State government agency.
The Authority functions under the supervision of the Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the New Jersey Department
of Community Affairs (DCA) - Division of Local Government Services.
PUBLIC HOUSING
How many units of public housing does the NBHA manage?
NBHA operates more than 392 units of public housing, in three
public housing complexes.
How do I apply for Public Housing?
The Public Housing list is opened on a periodic basis by an
advertisement placed in The Home News Tribune and the Spanish language
newspapers. The advertisement will have an application for prospective
applicants to complete and mail back to the NBHA. Once received,
all applications will be randomly drawn and assigned a number on
the waiting list.
Is the public housing waiting list open?
No, currently the Public Housing list is closed.
How can I find my place on the public housing waiting list?
You can call the Public Housing Management Office at 732-745-5157
and ask for the waiting list information.
How is my rent determined?
Rents are determined based on your income. Your rent will be
the highest amount out of the following: 30% of monthly income,
10% of unadjusted income, welfare rent, or the NBHA minimum rent.
When do I notify the Housing Authority about changes in my family?
Whenever there is a change in your family- someone moving in,
someone moving out, someone having a baby- you must call you housing
manager and notify them of the change in family composition.
When do I notify the Housing Authority about changes in my income?
Whenever there is a change in your income- someone gets a job
or gets a raise, or if someone loses a job- you must call your public
housing manager and notify them that your income has changed.
HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM
What is the Housing Voucher Program?
The Housing Voucher Program helps eligible families
afford safe, sanitary and decent places to live by paying a portion
of the rent directly to the property owners. The United States
Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates funds to NBHA
to support this program. NBHA administers these funds.
How many housing vouchers does the NBHA administer?
NBHA administers more than 600 Section 8 vouchers in the City
of New Brunswick and some of the surrounding areas.
How do I apply for Housing Voucher Program?
The Housing Voucher list is opened on a periodic basis by an
advertisement placed in The Home News Tribune and the Spanish language
newspapers.
The advertisement will have an application for prospective applicants
to complete and mail back to the NBHA. Once received, all applications
will be randomly drawn and assigned a number on the waiting list.
Is the Housing Voucher waiting list open?
No, currently the Housing Voucher waiting list is closed.
How do I qualify for Housing Voucher Program?
To be eligible for Housing Voucher Program the applicant's
gross annual income must meet certain income requirements, which
are established by HUD for each locality and vary by family
size.
How can I find my place on the Housing Voucher waiting list?
You can call the Housing Voucher Management Office at 732-745-5157
and ask what your place on the waiting list is.
HOPE VI
What is HOPE VI?
HOPE VI is a federal urban revitalization grant program. The US
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides funding
to neighborhoods to transform distressed public housing into sustainable
mixed income communities. HOPE VI doesn't only focus on the buildings,
but the residents of these communities. HOPE VI provides funding
to assist the residents of the new communities achieve and maintain
self-sufficiency.
For more information, visit: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/hope6/index.cfm
What is HOPE VI doing in New Brunswick?
HOPE VI has replaced four high-rise public housing buildings with
a revitalized neighborhood in the Lower George Street area.
It has completed and occupied Single-family
townhouses and created more
affordable housing within the
George
Street area.
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