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Linden Housing AuthorityCity of Linden, New Jersey Main office(908) 298-3820

Public Housing

Ann J. Ferguson Towers

Affordable apartments at 1601 Dill Avenue, owned and managed by the Housing Authority, for households age 62 and older and persons with disabilities.

Waiting list open

How to apply

  1. Get the application packet. Download it (PDF) or pick one up at the office.
  2. Complete every section. Every adult in the household must sign. Missing information can delay your application.
  3. Return it to the office. Mail or deliver it to 1601 Dill Avenue, 1st Floor, Linden, NJ 07036.
  4. Keep your contact information current. We contact applicants by mail. If mail cannot reach you, you may be removed from the waiting list.

Help with your application

If a disability makes the application hard to complete, you may request a reasonable accommodation. Free language assistance is also available. Call (908) 298-3820.

There is no fee to apply

Do not pay anyone who offers to move you up the waiting list.

Eligibility

Eligibility is set by HUD rules and the Housing Authority’s admissions policy. In general, households must:

  • Be 62 or older, or a person with a disability
  • Have household income below HUD’s limit for Union County
  • Provide proof of identity, Social Security numbers, and income for every household member
  • Pass the screening described in the admissions policy

Rent

Rent is based on household income. For most households it is about 30 percent of adjusted monthly income. Staff explain your exact rent at your interview and at each recertification.

Report changes in income or household members as your lease requires.