About Housing Authority of Gloucester County Applicants & Section 8

Last-Modified: 2023-12-04 07:17:07

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

Tenant Based Assistance

The tenant generally pays 30% of their adjusted income towards rent and utilities and the Authority pays the rental assistance directly to third party landlords on behalf of the assisted tenants. The assisted dwelling units are subject to inspections in accordance with Housing Quality Standards promulgated by the U.S. Department of HUD.

HAGC Administers the Housing Choice Voucher program for the Glassboro Housing Authority through an inter local service agreement. The program has 262 housing vouchers.

Section 8 Moderate Housing Rehabilitation Program

Unit Based Assistance

The Authority currently has contracts with landlords totaling 15 units in the Moderate Rehabilitation Program. The tenant generally pays 30% of adjusted income towards rent and utilities and Authority pays the balance of contract rent directly to the property owner. The Housing Subsidy under the Section 8 Mod Rehab program remains with the unit. If the family moves, they lose their housing subsidy.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Housing Authority of Gloucester County is to provide quality affordable housing opportunities to those not served adequately by private/unsubsidized organizations in Gloucester County.