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Cliffside Park Housing Authority

Name: Cliffside Park Housing Authority
Address: 500 Gorge Rd, Cliffside Park, NJ, 07010, US
Telephone: 2019410655

500 Gorge Rd, Cliffside Park, NJ, 07010

Information verified October 18, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 7 hr ago

About This Property

Cliffside Park Housing Authority operates 701 units of public housing in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently closed. The housing authority serves Bergen County residents seeking affordable rental options.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

Apply: In-person

The Public Housing waiting list is currently closed. When open, applications must be picked up at the Housing Authority office. This program is limited to low-income senior citizens or persons with disabilities, with eligibility based on annual gross income, qualifying as elderly/disabled, and U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.

Last verified October 13, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The general Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) waitlist is currently closed. Eligibility is for very low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities, with 75% of vouchers for incomes not exceeding 30% of the Area Median Income. Local preferences may be given to those who are homeless, paying over 50% of income for rent, or involuntarily displaced, and applicants must be U.S. citizens or have eligible immigration status.

Last verified February 27, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated October 18, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

701

Fair Market Rent - Bergen County, NJ

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$1,400
1 Bedroom	$1,645
2 Bedroom	$1,892
3 Bedroom	$2,342
4 Bedroom	$2,946

Income Limits - Bergen County, NJ

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $23,000
Very Low (50%): $38,300
Low (80%): $57,700

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,250
Very Low (50%): $43,800
Low (80%): $65,950

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $29,550
Very Low (50%): $49,250
Low (80%): $74,200

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $32,800
Very Low (50%): $54,700
Low (80%): $82,400

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,450
Very Low (50%): $59,100
Low (80%): $89,000

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $38,050
Very Low (50%): $63,500
Low (80%): $95,600

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,700
Very Low (50%): $67,850
Low (80%): $102,200

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $72,250
Low (80%): $108,800

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$23,000	$38,300	$57,700
2 Persons	$26,250	$43,800	$65,950
3 Persons	$29,550	$49,250	$74,200
4 Persons	$32,800	$54,700	$82,400
5 Persons	$35,450	$59,100	$89,000
6 Persons	$38,050	$63,500	$95,600
7 Persons	$40,700	$67,850	$102,200
8 Persons	$44,660	$72,250	$108,800

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Cliffside Park, NJ?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Bergen County, NJ is: $1400 (Studio), $1645 (1BR), $1892 (2BR), $2342 (3BR), $2946 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Cliffside Park Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Cliffside Park Housing Authority have?+

Cliffside Park Housing Authority has a total of 701 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Cliffside Park Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Cliffside Park Housing Authority?+

Cliffside Park Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 2019410655, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Bergen County, NJ?+

For a 4-person household in Bergen County, NJ, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $32,800, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $54,700, Low Income (80% AMI): $82,400. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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