Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention

Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention Resources

OTHER NON-EHV RENTAL ASSISTANCE:

Provides mortgage, rent and utility relief directly or indirectly impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic. Funding is distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Trenton, New Jersey residents only. For additional information call 609-989-3303.

The Mercer County Department of Human Services in collaboration with the Mercer County Board of Social Services is offering financial assistance through the ERAP Program to renters for unpaid rent or utility bills impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until all funds are expended. For additional information please click the link: https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/human-services/office-on-homeless-services/emergency-rental-assistance-program-erap or, call: 609-389-3575.

The State of New Jersey is offering protections to renters who experienced economic hardships during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Completion of the State’s Self-certification form and the CDC Declaration will help you to learn the type of assistance you may qualify for. For additional information click on the link: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/renter or call the NJ DCA COVID-19 Rental Assistance at 609-490-4550.

The New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program is a rental assistance program designed to provide relief to low- and moderate-income households residing in the State of New Jersey that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Select the link to complete the application or to get additional information:
https://njdca.onlinepha.com/

NJHMFA Offers COVID-19 Housing Resources for homeowners and renters. Click on the link to access the information website: https://www.nj.gov/dca/hmfa/covid19/njresidents/