Atlantic City Housing Authority Announces Opening of Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
/The Atlantic City Housing Authority has issued a public notice regarding the opening of its Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list. This significant announcement comes as an opportunity for individuals and families in need of affordable housing solutions. The waiting list will be open for applications starting from Saturday, March 16, 2024, through Wednesday, March 20, 2024, with the authority accepting a limited number of 500 applications.
The Housing Choice Voucher Program - commonly referred to as Section 8 - aims to help very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Applicants selected for the program receive a subsidy that allows them greater flexibility in selecting housing that meets their needs while ensuring affordability.
The following table shows HUD income limits for 2023 which were announced along with the public bulletin provided by the Atlantic City Housing Authority. However, it should be noted that HUD has published new Income Limit guidelines for 2024 so this information may be subject to change.
| Persons in Household | Extremely Low Income | Very Low Income | Low Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $18,700 | $31,200 | $49,950 |
| 2 Persons | $21,400 | $35,650 | $57,050 |
| 3 Persons | $24,860 | $40,100 | $64,200 |
| 4 Persons | $30,000 | $44,550 | $71,300 |
| 5 Persons | $35,140 | $48,150 | $77,050 |
| 6 Persons | $40,280 | $51,700 | $82,700 |
| 7 Persons | $45,420 | $55,250 | $88,450 |
| 8 Persons | $50,560 | $58,850 | $94,150 |
Applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program can be obtained from the Atlantic City Housing Authority's official website www.atlanticcityha.org. It is important to note that no walk-in submissions will be accepted. All mailed applications must be postmarked on or before March 20, 2024, to be considered. Eligibility for the program will include undergoing a credit, landlord, and criminal background check in addition to meeting the income eligibility requirements.
This opening of the Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list marks a crucial effort to address affordable housing needs in Atlantic City, offering hope and potential stability to many residents facing housing insecurity.
source: This information was verified on March 15, 2024 by AHH editorial staff. It was verfied from the Atlantic City Housing Authority Public Announcement homepage.
