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Gloucester County Housing Authority
Deptford, New Jersey
Last Updated
8 hours ago
About Gloucester County Housing Authority
The Gloucester County Housing Authority, located in Deptford, Gloucester County, New Jersey, manages approximately 2,367 assisted housing units. This total includes 2,105 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 262 Public Housing units across its service area.
The Authority is currently accepting applications for various housing programs. These include Public Housing, PBV (Project-Based Vouchers), RAD (Rental Assistance Demonstration), and several Senior Housing options: Colonial Park Senior Housing (1 Bedroom), Mews at St. Anthony's, Nancy J. Elkis Seniors Housing (1 Bedroom), and Shepherd's Farm Senior Housing (1 Bedroom). Special Needs housing, including programs at Village at Harmony Garden, is also open for applications, along with other unspecified programs.
Applicants must meet specific income guidelines to qualify for assistance. For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit is $59,700 per year, applicable to the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA area. Interested parties should consult the Authority for detailed eligibility requirements for each program.
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Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) waitlist is open for 1-bedroom units, with some listings indicating a preference for applicants age 62 or older.
Other Programs Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Village at Harmony Garden - Special Needs Only - 1 and 2 bedrooms: Household member must be disabled and provide a referral from PennReach.
Mews at St. Anthony's
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Currently accepting applications.
Nancy J. Elkis Seniors Housing (1 Bedroom)
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Applicants must be age 55 or older and have a minimum income of $26,610 (income limit not applicable to Housing Choice Voucher holders).
Nancy J. Elkis Seniors Housing - 1 Bedroom
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Must be age 55 or older with a minimum income of $26,610 (income limit not applicable to Housing Choice Voucher holders); a referral is required for homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Special Needs
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Village at Harmony Garden is for Special Needs Only (1 and 2-bedroom units). A household member must be disabled and provide a referral from PennReach.
Special Needs (Village at Harmony Garden)
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The waitlist for Village at Harmony Garden (1 and 2 bedrooms) is open for special needs applicants. Eligibility requires being over 18, having a disability eligible for special education under IDEA, and providing a referral from RCSJ's Special Services Department within 10 days of application.
Special Needs - Village at Harmony Garden
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
For Special Needs Only - 1 and 2 bedrooms.
Special Needs Housing
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Village at Harmony Garden is open for Special Needs Only (1 and 2 bedrooms). A household member must be disabled and a referral from PennReach is required.
Special Needs Housing - Village at Harmony Garden
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The waiting list is open for 1 and 2-bedroom units; a household member must be disabled and provide a referral from PennReach.
Village at Harmony Garden (Special Needs)
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
1 and 2-bedroom waitlist open for Special Needs only. A referral from the Director of Social Services at Diocese of Camden is required for those 55 or older who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Camp Salute Project-Based Vouchers are for veterans only with a discharge other than dishonorable and require emailing military discharge records and completing a separate rental application and occupancy screening with Camp Salute.
Public Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Open for 1-bedroom units at Carino Park and Deptford Park Apartments (preference for age 62+ OR age 50-61 and disabled), Colonial Park, Nancy J. Elkis, and Shepherd's Farm Senior Housing; local preference applies.
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The Glassboro Housing RAD Project-Based Voucher waitlist is open for efficiency, 1, and 2-bedroom units.
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
For 1-bedroom units; applicants must be age 62 or older.
Senior Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The waiting list is open for 1-bedroom units; applicants must be age 62 or older.
1 Bedroom
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Currently accepting applications.
Colonial Park
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The Colonial Park Senior Housing (1 Bedroom) waitlist is open with no deadline. Applicants must be age 62 or older.
Colonial Park Senior Housing - 1 Bedroom
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Applicants must be age 62 or older.
Mews at St. Anthony's
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
General waitlist information is available through the online application.
Nancy J. Elkis
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This 1-bedroom senior housing waitlist is open for applicants age 55 or older, with a minimum income of $26,610, which is not applicable to Housing Choice Voucher holders.
Nancy J. Elkis Seniors Housing
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The waiting list is open for 1-bedroom units; applicants must be age 55 or older and have a minimum income of $26,610, though this income limit does not apply to Housing Choice Voucher holders.
Shepherd's Farm
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This 1-bedroom senior housing waitlist is open for applicants who are age 62 or older.
Shepherd's Farm Senior Housing - 1 Bedroom
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Applicants must be age 62 or older.
Supportive & Transitional Housing Waitlist
MASM Homeless Referral
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Applicants must be age 55 or older, currently homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness. A referral from Alisa Erdman, Director of Social Services at Diocese of Camden, is required within 10 days of online application submission.
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Phone
Additional Notes
For homeless veterans referred from Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center. Applicants should contact VAMC at 215-823-5800.
Other Programs
4 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
HAGC received notice from HUD that the HCV program was in "Shortfall" and expected funding for FY2026 may be insufficient. Cost saving measures have been implemented. A letter detailing these measures has been mailed to landlords and participants.
Applicants for this program are referred by the Gloucester County Division of Social Services.
The Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waitlist last accepted applications from October 26, 2023; there is no notice when it will reopen, and preferences have not been confirmed.
Supportive and transitional housing pairs an affordable unit with services such as case management, helping people leaving homelessness or institutional settings stabilize.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Gloucester County Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Gloucester County Housing Authority
Check Current Status
Gloucester County Housing Authority currently has 26 open waiting lists (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Other Programs, Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Public Housing, Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, Senior Housing, Supportive & Transitional Housing, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Gloucester County Housing Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $59,700/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Gloucester County Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Gloucester County Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Gloucester County Housing Authority manages approximately 2,367 assisted housing units (2,105 Section 8, 262 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Deptford. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Gloucester County Housing Authority
LIHTC Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) open
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program at Gloucester County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Deptford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other Other Programs open
The Other Programs program at Gloucester County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Deptford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher (PBV) open
Project-Based Vouchers at Gloucester County Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Deptford. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing open
Public Housing units at Gloucester County Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Gloucester County Housing Authority manages approximately 262 Public Housing units in Deptford. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) open
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Gloucester County Housing Authority converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Deptford maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Section 202 Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly open
The Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program at Gloucester County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Deptford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Senior Senior Housing open
The Senior Housing program at Gloucester County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Deptford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Supportive Supportive & Transitional Housing open
The Supportive & Transitional Housing program at Gloucester County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Deptford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
VASH Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) open
The HUD-VASH program at Gloucester County Housing Authority combines Housing Choice Vouchers with VA supportive services for homeless veterans in Deptford. Referrals are made through the local VA Medical Center — contact the VA to begin the application process.
HCV Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Gloucester County Housing Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Deptford. This program serves approximately 2,105 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
HOME HOME Investment Partnerships closed
The HOME Investment Partnerships program at Gloucester County Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Deptford. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Gloucester County Housing Authority are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Gloucester County Housing Authority Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Gloucester County Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $59,700. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $25,100 | $41,800 | $66,850 |
| 2 Persons | $28,650 | $47,800 | $76,400 |
| 3 Persons | $32,250 | $53,750 | $85,950 |
| 4 Persons | $35,800 | $59,700 | $95,500 |
| 5 Persons | $38,700 | $64,500 | $103,150 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $69,300 | $110,800 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $74,050 | $118,450 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $78,850 | $126,100 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Gloucester County Housing Authority — including across state lines.