Bogota, NJ Low Income Housing

Bogota, NJ Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Bogota, NJ

How do I qualify for low income housing in Bogota, NJ?
To qualify for low income housing in New Jersey, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Bogota, NJ

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Bogota, NJ, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Bogota, NJ. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Bogota, New Jersey - Bergen County

Studio Apartments $1,579
One Bedroom Apartments $1,832
Two Bedroom Apartments $2,275
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,859

List of Low Income Housing in or near Bogota, NJ

Housing Authority of Bergen County - Hackensack

1 Bergen County Plaza
Hackensack, NJ - 07631
(201) 336-7600
Bergen County
Listing Location: 0.70 miles from Bogota


Fair Housing Council Of Northern New Jersey - Hackensack

131 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ -
201-489-3552
Bergen County
Listing Location: 0.81 miles from Bogota


Advance Supportive Housing Pro - Hackensack

75 Union Street
Hackensack, NJ -
201-498-9140
Bergen County
Listing Location: 1.02 miles from Bogota

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Elsie Jay I & Ii - Hackensack

13-31 Newman St
Hackensack, NJ -
(516) 466-6520
Bergen County
Listing Location: 1.24 miles from Bogota

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ridgefield Park Senior Citizens Housing T A Ryan - Ridgefield Park

278 Main St
Ridgefield Park, NJ - 07660
609-989-8500
Bergen County
Listing Location: 1.28 miles from Bogota

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Hackensack Housing Authority - Hackensack

65 1st Street
Hackensack, NJ - 07601
(201) 342-4280
Bergen County
Listing Location: 1.32 miles from Bogota


Penwal Affordable Housing Corporation - Teaneck

PO Box 309
Teaneck, NJ - 07666

Bergen County
Listing Location: 1.34 miles from Bogota

Non Profit Apartment

Teaneck Senior Citizens - Teaneck

5 Dogwood Ln
Teaneck, NJ - 07666
201-792-7007
Bergen County
Listing Location: 1.66 miles from Bogota

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ridgefield Park Consumer Home - Ridgefield Park

40 Hille Pl
Ridgefield Park, NJ - 07660
201-385-4400
Bergen County
Listing Location: 2.08 miles from Bogota

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lydecker Manor - Maywood

150 E Passaic St
Maywood, NJ - 07607
201-368-0926
Bergen County
Listing Location: 2.15 miles from Bogota

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Bogota, NJ

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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