Housing, Legal, and Utilities Assistance During COVID-19

Rental Assistance Is Available to Help Tenants and Landlords

You might qualify for rental assistance, even if you are not facing eviction. There are many state, county, and municipal programs that can help you during the COVID-19 crisis. Each program has its own rules for who is eligible. Here is a list of resources for you to contact. We will update this page as we learn of more programs.

You might also qualify for assistance with utilities. More information is available through the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and the Department of Community Affairs.

Statewide

• COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Phase II Enrollment
• Landlord Tenant Legal Information and Community Resources Webinar 8-5-21
• NJ Department of Community Affairs, Division on Housing and Community Resources
• New legislation effective August 4, 2021 allows certain eligible residential tenants to have their landlord tenant case dismissed if they submit a certification provided by the Department of Community Affairs. Landlords can request reinstatement of a complaint that has been dismissed. More information, and the certification, is available at https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/renter. While tenants could be protected from eviction, they still must pay their rent.
• This flyer provides important information about landlord tenant cases during COVID-19, including links to resources.

Atlantic County

• Atlantic County Improvement Authority Short-Term Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program
Main Number call 609-343-2390

Bergen County

• www.BergenCountyCares.org for Rental and Landlord Assistance Funds call 855-203-6952 Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm.
• How to Apply for Assistance | Bergen County Board of Social Services, NJ – Board of Social Services (bcbss.com)

Burlington County

• Burlington County CARES Act Program
• Questions call 609-642-9213

Camden County

• Camden County RECOVERS Rental Assistance Grant
• www.CamdenRentGrant.com
• Questions call 856-389-6704

Essex County

• Essex County Housing and Community Development CARES Mortgage Assistance Program
• Questions call 973-655-0200

Gloucester County

• Emergency Rental Assistance
• Questions call 856-336-3700

Hudson County

• Hudson County CARES II Eviction Prevention Program
Questions call 201-395-4799

Mercer County

• Hamilton Township Only:
• Hamilton Township Mortgage and Rental Assistance Program
• Questions call 609-396-9355 x16

Middlesex County

• Middlesex County COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Main Number 732-745-4230

Monmouth County

• Emergency Rental Assistance Flyer
Questions call 848-801-1297

Passaic County

• Passaic County Rental Assistance Program
Questions call 862-657-5797

Somerset County

• Somerset County Emergency Rental Relief Program
Questions call 908-541-5756

• Franklin Township Only:
• Franklin Township Covid CARES Act Rent Relief Program
• Questions email Deborah.Mitchell@franklinnj.gov

Warren County

• Family Promise of Warren County
Questions call 908-453-2194 or 908-857-2104

Legal Assistance and Guidance During COVID-19

Do not ignore a court notice or eviction warning. Certain laws have been enacted to provide additional legal resources during COVID-19. You might be able to receive legal guidance and even legal representation from these organizations.

• Legal Services of New Jersey
• Volunteer Lawyers for Justice Tenancy Program 973-943-4754