Housing Choice Voucher Program

About the Housing Choice Voucher Program

The HCV Housing Assistance Program is a tenant-based assistance Federal Program which is regulated by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The program provides Rental assistance to eligible applicants based on the income of the household.

When the Atlantic City Housing Authority’s HCV Housing Assistance Program wait list is open, notifications will be placed in The Press of Atlantic City newspaper, public service announcements will be placed on television and radio, and notification is sent to all area churches, social service agencies, and other community organizations.

You will be asked to complete an Initial Application. Based upon the information provided on the initial application, the eligibility of your family will be determined. Currently, your family income must be at or below the following income limits established by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:

Monetary Requirements

You will be asked to complete an Initial Application. Based upon the information provided on the initial application, the eligibility of your family will be determined.

Currently, your family income must be at or below the following income limits established by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:

FY 2022 Income Limits

Median Family Income:  $84,200  
Income Level Persons in Household
  One Person Two Person Three Person Four Person Five Person Six Person Seven Person Eight Person
Low Income 80% of Median Income $47,150 $53,900 $60,650 $67,350 $72,750 $78,150 $83,550 $88,950
Very Low Income 50% of Median Income $29,500 $37,700 $37,900 $42,100 $45,500 $48,850 $52,250 $55,600
Extremely Low Income 30% of Median Income $17,700 $20,200 $23,030 $27,750 $32,470 $37,190 $41,910 $46,630

Once your family has been determined eligible, your name will be placed on the Wait List for the HCV Housing Assistance Program.

It is your responsibility to notify the Housing Assistance Department should your address or family composition change while your name remains on the Wait List.

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