Jersey City Housing Authority
Stephen Cea,
Interim Executive Director
400 US Highway 1
Jersey City, NJ
(201) 706-4600
(201) 547-6702
By The numbers
Public Housing Units 2452
Vouchers 4607
Total Units 7059
Latest News
3.8.23
Members Making News
From Jersey City, NJ Mayor Steven Fulop's press release:
Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins the Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) to announce the unprecedented vision to revitalize the Holland Gardens public housing complex with 50% affordable housing to be built on-site in the flourishing downtown...
8.24.22
Members Making News
From News 12 The Bronx:
The Jersey City Housing Authority is giving families free computers.
The organization announced they are providing 150 computers to give underprivileged families a chance to have computer access as well as access to education opportunities for children.
"This support is...
5.31.22
Members Making News
From Starry's press release:
Starry Group Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “Starry”), a next generation licensed fixed wireless internet service provider and technology developer, today announced a partnership with the Jersey City Housing Authority (“JCHA”) to provide access to its Starry...
5.4.22
CLPHA Member Update
CLPHA is pleased to announce that during its April 2022 board meeting, four new public housing authority (PHA) executive directors were appointed to CLPHA’s board:
Janet Abrahams, President & CEO, Housing Authority of Baltimore City
Vivian Brady-Phillips, Executive Director, Jersey City...
1.26.22
Members Making News, Awards/Grants
In November 2020, the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) was awarded a grant from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to help our public housing authority (PHA) members better protect and serve vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CLPHA conducted a competitive...
1.12.22
Members Making News
From NJ.com:
Jersey City residents living in Housing Authority buildings will be able to purchase high-speed internet access at deeply discounted prices and even get it for free, city officials announced Tuesday.
The city is partnering with Andrena, a New Jersey-based internet provider, in its...
11.18.21
Members Making News
Public housing authorities know that providing stable housing is only the first step in helping families thrive. A comprehensive approach that combines health, education, and housing programs has shown to dramatically improve life outcomes for low-income families. Public housing authorities...
11.2.21
Members Making News
From Bloomberg:
A public housing community in Jersey City received an unusual amenity earlier this month: an indoor farm that will produce 550 pounds of free leafy greens a year. It’s the first of 10 aeroponic farms that will be installed across the city in a novel pilot program called Healthy...
7.28.21
Members Making News
From Jersey City, NJ Mayor Steven Fulop's press release:
Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) announce the latest Jersey City COVID-19 Rent Relief Program, which will provide up to $10,000 in much-needed rental assistance to low-income Jersey City...
4.22.21
Members Making News
From the Garden State Community Development Corporation's press release:
Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins the Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to announce the expansion of Jersey City’s homeless resident outreach...
Job Openings
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Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Human Resources, coordinates and administers an employee benefits program; advises claimants of insurance, hospitalization, fringe benefits, and pension plans; does other related human resources duties as required.
Essential...
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Posted on 7.18.22
Applications due by 8.1.22
Under the direct supervision of the Payroll Administrator, and the indirect supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, performs highly responsible accounting work involving payroll data processing, pension reporting, preparation of internal and external reports, and maintenance of employee leave...
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Posted on 7.18.22
Applications due by 8.1.22