Newark Housing Authority

If you still have unresolved concerns or questions, please contact Customer Care How many developments does the NHA have? The NHA has 45 developments in almost every neighborhood in the City of Newark. There are 10 elderly/disabled and 34 family developments, which include scattered site development throughout the city. What areas are included in the City of Newark? The City of Newark includes the neighborhoods of the West Ward, South Ward, North Ward, Central Ward and Ironbound. Can anyone apply for housing in the family public housing program? Certain categories of applicants receive priority position on the waitlist, and there are income limits applied to all applicants. The application's waitlist position can also be affected by the number of available units and matching of unit size and applicant's required space. What size unit is appropriate for my household? The NHA is required to follow certain occupancy guidelines that limit the number of residents according to the number of bedrooms. The following is a basic guide:Occupancy Guidelines: HUD Notice of Policy, Dec. 18, 1998 Federal Register Families of the appropriate size shall occupy apartment units. This policy maintains the usefulness of the apartments, while preserving them from excessive wear and tear and underutilization. The following principles govern the size of apartment for which a family will qualify. Generally two people are expected to share a bedroom. Units will be so assigned that: 4. Adults of the opposite sex, other than spouses, will not be required to share a bedroom; although they may do so at the request of the family; 5. Adult members of the same sex, regardless of age, share a bedroom; 6. Adult members who are spouses or domestic partners, or in an interdependent relationship share a bedroom; 7. Live-in aides may be assigned a separate bedroom. See policy in Chapter Four regarding family members of live-in aides. 8. The head of household shall not be required to share a bedroom with anyone other than a spouse, domestic partner ...