Dr. Norman Cotton Senior Residence

About This Building

Heading 1: Paterson NJ Housing Authority Senior Citizen Housing Heading 2: Eligibility Criteria for Admission - Citizenship or Eligible Non-Citizen: At least one household member must be a citizen or eligible non-citizen. - Income Requirement: Annual income at the time of admission must not exceed the very low income limits set by HUD and posted separately in the PHA offices. - Accommodation of Low-Income Families: The Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 allows PHAs to admit families with income below the low-income limit (80% of median area income) once the PHA has fulfilled the annual 40% targeted income requirement for extremely low-income families (income not exceeding 30% of median area income). - Social Security Numbers: All family members aged 6 or older must provide a valid Social Security number, or provide written certification of not having one. - Tenant Selection and Suitability Criteria: Applicants must meet or exceed the criteria outlined in the PHA's policy, including attending and successfully completing the pre-occupancy class. Heading 3: Equal Opportunity and Fair Treatment for All The PHA's policy ensures that all individuals expressing interest in housing assistance are given an equal opportunity to apply and are treated fairly and consistently. For further information on the Low Rent Public Housing Program, please contact 973-345-5080.