Edison Housing Authority

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

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

The Edison Housing Authority (EHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from June 19, 2023, until June 23, 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.

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

For more information, visit the EHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the EHA website on June 8, 2023.

Closed: Edison Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Edison Housing Authority is not accepting public housing waiting list applications at this time.

About The Agency

Edison Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 535 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

14 Rev Samuel Carpenter Boulevard, Edison, NJ

Section 8 Application Checklist

Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Edison Housing Authority?

Edison Housing Authority serves 416 low-income households. The agency manages 380 Housing Choice Vouchers and 147 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Edison Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 73 percent of households served by Edison Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of Edison Housing Authority households.

How many Edison Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 170 households and make up 41 percent of households served by Edison Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Edison Housing Authority?

There are 366 female-headed renter households living in Edison Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 88% of those served by the Edison Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Edison Housing Authority renters?

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Edison Housing Authority?

There are 124 households headed by seniors served by the Edison Housing Authority. Senior households are 30% of households in Edison Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Edison Housing Authority housing?

There are 58 persons with disabilities living in Edison Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 14% of households served by the Edison Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Edison Housing Authority?

The Edison Housing Authority 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 Edison Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Edison Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on June 19, 2023 and closed on June 23, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Edison Housing Authority

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Julius C Engel Gardens No Edison Gardens

1A Graham Ave, Edison, New Jersey 08820