NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) – The waitlist for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program is now open in Newark, but only certain people can apply.

Applicants must make under 80% of the area median income, $72,950 per year for a single applicant, but most waitlist spots are reserved for people who make much less, according to the Newark Housing Authority.

The majority of waitlist spots will go to applicants making 30% of the area median income, $28,450 per year for a single person. For a family of four, this would be $40,600 per year.

Applicants must be 18 years old, and households must have at least one member with eligible citizenship status. Only one application can be submitted per household.

Applicants will be required to undergo background checks that take into account their prior ren

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