The Housing Authority of Bergen County is pleased to announce that applications will be accepted from income eligible senior citizen (62+) households for (4) two-bedroom and (26) one- bedroom apartments at
Old Tappan Commons
32-48 Russell Ave.
Old Tappan, NJ
Beginning Monday, May 3, 2021 at 9:00 am through Friday, May 7, 2021 at 4:00 pm, the HABC will accept applications ONLINE ONLY.
NOTE FROM THE NAVIGATOR: THIS LINK WILL NOT BECOME LIVE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE OLD TAPPAN APARTMENTS UNTIL 9:00 AM ON MONDAY, MAY 3
A random selection lottery will be conducted to select 150 applications to be placed on the wait list for future potential vacancies.
The HABC will use a third party to randomly select 150 applications by computer to be placed on the waiting list.
In order to be eligible for the lottery, all completed applications must be received by 4:00 pm on Friday, May 7, 2021. Applications received AFTER 4:00 pm on May 7, 2021, will be declined
The lottery will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021 and the results will be posted by 4:00 pm Friday, May 28, 2021 at www.habcnjwaitinglists.org
NOTE FROM THE NAVIGATOR: THIS LINK WILL NOT BECOME LIVE FOR THE LOTTERY RESULTS FOR OLD TAPPAN APARTMENTS UNTIL FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021.
For those who need assistance obtaining access to completing an application, the Housing Authority will make staff available at Old Tappan Commons, 32 Russell Avenue, Old Tappan NJ 07675, beginning Monday, May 3, 2021 through Friday, May 7, 2021, from 9 am to 4:00 pm each day.
Please do not arrive to Old Tappan Commons prior to 9:00 am. In our continued effort to protect our residents, staff and applicants, we require anyone arriving to Old Tappan Commons to wear a mask. The Housing Authority will have protective plexiglass walls placed between the applicant and the Housing Authority employee to ensure appropriate social distancing measures are in place.
In order to be eligible to apply, the head of household must be 62 years of age or older, with an annual gross income which cannot exceed the following income limits:
Household Size---1 Maximum Annual Income----$38,300
Household Size---2 Maximum Annual Income----$43,800
Household Size---3 Maximum Annual Income----$49,250
Household Size---4 Maximum Annual Income----$54,700
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WHO LIVE, WORK, TRAIN OR ATTEND SCHOOL IN BERGEN COUNTY. THE TOP APPLICANTS IN THE LOTTERY WILL BE PLACED IN ORDER OF THEIR PREFERENCE WEIGHT AND BEDROOM SIZE. SELECTED APPLICATIONS WILL BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST FOR FUTURE POTENTIAL VACANCIES.
ON LINE APPLICATION TIPS FROM THE HOUSING AUTHORITY:
You will be asked to provide the following information:
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Name, address, phone, date of birth, social security number. Other questions could include citizenship status, gender, language, ethnic/racial information for statistical purposes.
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Email for “head of household”—if you do not have an email, it may be a good idea to set one up for yourself. Google and Yahoo provide free email accounts. Or use the email of a trusted friend or relative, especially if any future communications regarding this application will be through email.
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· Wages (ex., income, SSI, SS, family support, etc.) – Total wages earned and hours worked (per week/month), how often (weeks per year) and Employer’s name and address.
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· Bank Assets – Type of bank account (savings/checking/other) and name of Bank. You will be required to provide total dollar value in each account at time of application.
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· Other assets – Stocks, bonds, savings bonds, IRA/other retirement account. Other sources of income (home, Trust, CD, Life Insurance). You will be required to provide the dollar value in each account.
Other types of questions may appear on the application, however, these are the most important.
This particular wait list for Old Tappan Commons has selection preference for a senior (age 62+) residing, working or attending school or training in BERGEN COUNTY.
The following questions MAY appear on an application, so be prepared:
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· Will there be a change in the number of persons in your household for any reason in the future?
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· Does anyone outside your household pay for and/or assist you with any bills or expenses? If yes, please explain.
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· Contact information for people who are references or emergency contacts for you.
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· Do you have pets? Type of pet.
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· Information about your current home: Do you own or rent? How long you lived there?
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· If you are a current renter: Contact information for your current and former landlords. How long you lived at each home/address? Be prepared to provide up to 3 years of residency.
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· Have you or a household member ever lived in subsidized housing? If yes, please provide PHA name, address and phone number. How long did you receive assistance from this PHA?
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· Have you ever been evicted? If yes, why?
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· Is any household member subject to a sex offender registration program? If yes, provide details such as which member and in what state.
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· Have you or any household member been arrested and/or convicted of a criminal activity or drug-related activity? If yes, list the crime, when, and where it was committed.
