News and Press Release Archive

NOTICE

July 25, 2024

NOTICE

July 23, 2024
 
Join us for the Newark Housing Authority Job Fair on July 31st at The Waterfront!
We're hiring for a variety of positions and would love to have you apply to join Team NHA. Bring your resume and ID and come network with our team, learn about our company culture, and find your next career move. Register today at www.newarkha.org/careers

 

 
 

NOTICE

July 4, 2024

The Newark Housing Authority will be closed tomorrow for Independence Day. We will return on Friday, July 5th at 10 AM.

 

For work order emergencies:

 

Families: 1-866-481-9433

 

Seniors/Disabled: 1-866-481-9435

 

Townhomes: 1-866-244-6357

 

If you have any other emergencies, please call 911.

 

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La Autoridad de Vivienda de Newark estará cerrada mañana por el Día de la Independencia. Volveremos el viernes, 5 de julio a las 10 AM.

 

Para emergencias de órdenes de trabajo:

 

Familias: 1-866-481-9433

 

Personas Mayores/Discapacitadas: 1-866-481-9435

 

Casas Adosadas: 1-866-244-6357

 

Para otras emergencias, llame al 911.

 

 

NOTICE

June 11, 2024

 

"The Urban League of Essex County Opportunity Corporation (ULECOC), a Community Housing Development Organization and a subsidiary of the Urban League of Essex County, proudly announces that applications are now available for income-eligible applicants to purchase and own one of their eight newly constructed affordable two-family housing developments for sale in Newark, New Jersey.

This affordable homes project is part of their ongoing commitment to fostering community revitalization and economic empowerment within the vibrant Fairmount Heights neighborhood of Newark. One of these two-family properties is situated on Camden Street, and the remaining seven homes are located along Fairmount Avenue. ULEC is pleased to extend this unique opportunity, offering accessible homeownership to low-income and moderate-income families. The homes are priced between $142,500 and $190,000.

Application requirements and intake packets must be submitted by July 15, 2024. This includes but is not limited to attending an informational session, ULEC Financial Literacy Workshop, and 8 hours of HUD-approved first-time homebuyers' education workshop. Qualified applicants will have the opportunity to participate in a randomized selection process on July 31, 2024.

If interested, please register for their final mandatory informational session on Thursday, June 20th from 3-4pm ET.

Visit to learn more about the application requirements, registration options, and more!

https://ulec.org/realestate/

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June 13, 2024

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  May 31, 2024

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 May 9, 2024

 

Applications are still being accepted for the Newark Housing Authority Scholarship Foundation (NHASF) scholarship!

High school seniors residing in Newark Housing Authority communities (Ages 16-20), looking to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university are encouraged to apply.

If this is an opportunity for you or someone you know, share it with your network, and apply today: https://www.newarkha.org/nhasf

#NewarkHousingAuthorityScholarshipFoundation #Scholarships #Newark #College #Education

NOTICE

May 24, 2024

The Newark Housing Authority will be closed, Monday, May 27, 2024, in observation of Memorial Day

 

NOTICE

April 16, 2024

 

The state of New Jersey will be distributing Summer EBT cards to eligible children's homes. These cards can be used to purchase up to $120 worth of food at participating retailers. Please contact your child's school district before April 19th, 2024 to receive your card in June. If your child is already enrolled in the free lunch program, please ensure that your mailing address is up to date. If you're not currently enrolled, please contact your child's school to enroll now. Applications will be accepted throughout the summer. To apply for Summer EBT benefits, please contact your child's school

NOTICE

April 8, 2024

The Newark Housing Authority (NHA) will be closed Wednesday, April 10, 2024, for Eid Al-Fitr.

 

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March 18, 2024

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December 1, 2023
 

OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT NOTICE

BUILDING BELIEVERS TRUST CORPORATION

NOTICE OF REMOTE REGULAR MEETING

 

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Regular Meeting of Building Believers Trust Corporation, a private Title 15A New Jersey nonprofit corporation organized pursuant to the laws of the State of New Jersey, shall be held on the date noticed below, to take certain actions related to the efficient operation of the Corporation and authorization of participation in the acquisition, construction and development of the Terrell Homes site, an apartment complex located at 59-97 Chapel Avenue in the City of Newark (the “Project”), which shall include, but not be limited to, (i) obtaining tax credits from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority Aspire Program, (ii) amending Bylaws and appointing trustees to the Board of Trustees of the Corporation, (iii) the execution of various agreements in connection with the Project, and (iv) other matters that may be necessary or convenient and useful in connection therewith.

 

The virtual meeting will take place and will be accessible via Zoom as provided below on December 6, 2023 at 4:00 p.m., at which time action may be taken. 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://newarkha.zoom.us/j/82546969620?pwd=8kNsVBl08qaF2ac2d6TO19c4C78ZxB.1

Meeting ID: 825 4696 9620
Passcode: 660742

 
Click here for the zoom link :: https://newarkha.zoom.us/j/82546969620?pwd=8kNsVBl08qaF2ac2d6TO19c4C78ZxB.1

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November 28, 2023

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September 6, 2023

NOTICE Cooling Centers

September 5, 2023

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August 23, 2023

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July 14, 2023

NOTICE Mobile unit- Pennington

July 14, 2023

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June 30, 2023

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November 22, 2022

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September 8, 2022

IF YOU ARE AN NHA SECTION 8 VOUCHER PROGRAM PARTICIPANT
You can own your own home!!

August 24, 2022

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April 5, 2022

OBTAIN ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR UTILITY BILL BALANCE

March 2, 2022

 

 

Additional Resources

NOTICE

February 10, 2022

The Housing Authority Unit Turnover Team in partnership with labor unions continue to produce outstanding rehabilitation work in a cost effective and fast paced manner. The Central Maintenance Department employs fifty four Laborers International Union Local 55 members mostly residing in Newark and also members of the Essex County Building Trades. One of the units is located at our Stephen Crane Village Complex and the other at our Hyatt Court complex. The complexes are both over 60 years old making preservation practices and craftsmanship a high priority.   

NOTICE

December 22, 2021

HUD SECRETARY VISITS NHA

June 16, 2021

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge and other Federal and local officials join Mayor Ras J. Baraka in visiting Newark Housing Authority sites that continue to actively respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary Fudge joined participants and representatives of St. James Health at an active vaccination site located at Wynona Lipman Gardens and also reviewed the progress at Woodlawn Village, which was reopened to house residents during the height of the pandemic.   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

NEWARK LAUNCHING PHASE TWO OF MAKING HOUSING HOMES: A HOUSING FIRST INITIATIVE CHALLENGE

April 28, 2021
Program will create housing with support services for residents without addresses; submissions are due by Monday, May 24

Mayor Ras J. Baraka, City of Newark Homelessness Czar Sakinah Hoyte, in partnership with the City’s Economic Housing and Development Department and the Newark Housing Authority, today announced that the City will again challenge developers and service providers to partner to create up to 120 Housing First transitional, permanent, and supportive housing units, to help end homelessness in Newark under the second phase of the Making Housing Homes: A Housing First Initiative challenge.

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Newark Housing Authority Unveils Mobile Command Centers

March 12, 2021

The Newark Housing Authority and its Board of Commissioners have officially unveiled two mid-size mobile command centers to augment the over 1,000 cameras installed throughout public housing buildings and grounds. These type of pro-active efforts have led to an 11% decrease in crime throughout public housing this past year,” said Public Safety Director Captain Tyrone Broner. “We will be deploying these command centers into priority areas to deter crime, to assist in enforcing COVID-19 social distancing rules, and to discourage any large gatherings.” The security program also benefits from desk guards and arm guards to safeguard the public safety of its residents.

The Housing Authority’s public safety department worked in collaboration with the information technology department to assure continuous roving camera access and uninterrupted internet service. The vehicles are also equipped with an open canopy option for community policing events and resident services activities. “The idea of extending this public safety tool arose after witnessing violations of social distancing rules during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Executive Director Victor Cirilo. “These vehicles will go a long way in assuring that we are responsibly monitoring unauthorized large gatherings while providing improved public safety to our clients.”

The Housing Authority oversees 24 public housing properties, multiple mix income sites, and a rental assistance program with a total client population of over 16,000 families and over 40,000 total residents.  

Journal of Tax Credits Magazine Article

May 27, 2020
Journal of Tax Credits Magazine May, 2020 issue covers the Newark Housing Authority’s response to the national COVID-19 pandemic.

Change in Policy For All Senior Sites

March 18, 2020

If your family member resides at one of our senior sites and you have trouble contacting them, you can contact our site offices listed below between the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm.

HUD Awards Newark Housing Authority Nearly $24 Million For Public Housing Improvements

February 24, 2020

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the Newark Housing Authority $23.8 million in federal grants under the Federal Capital Fund Program. The funds from this grant will be used to make major capital improvements, such as building, repairing, and renovating NHA properties.
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NHA Security Stats 2019

January 2, 2020

Director of Public Safety and Security, Jeff Gorley, releases his annual statistics for the security department.
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HUD Awards Newark Housing Authority 59 Additional Homeless/At Risk Housing Vouchers

December 5, 2019

The Newark Housing Authority (NHA) announces the receipt of $703,193 dollars to support fifty-nine (59) new Mainstream Housing Choice vouchers designated to assist non-elderly persons with disabilities who are transitioning out of institutional settings, are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.
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Terrell Homes Redevelopment Plan Timeline

April 26, 2019

The Housing Authority of the City of Newark continues to work hard at working with residents and community stakeholders on crafting a redevelopment plan to address the structural challenges posed by our Millard Terrell complex. During the planning phase, we seek to preserve the character and community as best as possible while we explore all options. The enclosed documented was drafted for the purposes of highlighting all the efforts to date that have taken place during this planning phase.

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Newark Housing Authority Announces a HUD $24 Million Capital Improvement Grant

April 18, 2019

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the Housing Authority of the City of Newark $24,029,303 under the HUD Capital Fund Program. The program assists housing authorities to make large scale capital improvements to their properties.

“The Newark Housing Authority has made a commitment to improve the quality of life throughout all our complexes,” said Executive Director Victor Cirilo.
View the full press release here....

Press Release - FY 2017 Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

March 12, 2019

NHA received the 5th consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Reporting (CAFR) for the fiscal year 2017 from Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment.

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Press Release - Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of NHA Security and Safety Office at Bradley Court

October 25, 2018

The Newark Housing Authority, Department of Security and Safety announces the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Security and Safety Office was held on October 24th. Located at the Bradley Court Public Housing Complex, 48 Munn Avenue, #15, the Security and Safety Office is the home of the newly formed Community Empowerment Team (CET), which is a community outreach effort seeking to address issues that impact the lives of children, families and special populations within our communities.

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Press Release - HUD Awards Newark Housing Authority Grant of $827,917

September 24, 2018

The Newark Housing Authority (NHA) announces the receipt of $827,917 dollars for seventy-nine (79) Mainstream Housing Choice vouchers. The funds are designated by NHA to assist non-elderly persons with disabilities who are transitioning out of institutional settings, are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless.

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Press Release - Operation Clean Sweep

September 17, 2018

A joint operation with the Newark Police Department and the Newark Housing Authority Security, called “Operation Clean Sweep” recovered guns, drugs and cash from an apartment at Bradley Court on Tuesday evening, September 11th, resulting in a total of seven arrests on Wednesday September 12th.

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News Article - From homeless to $22 an hour

September 9, 2018

Newark Housing Authority and Executive Director Victor Cirilo featured in The Star Ledger for providing construction trade training to Newark’s homeless.

View the article by Barry Carter of NJ Advanced Media here....

Press Release - New CFO

September 7, 2018

The Newark Housing Authority welcomes Samuel Moolayil as Chief Financial Officer. Moolayil returns to NHA to transform the agency to High Performer level.

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