Check with your local housing authority or social services department. Nonprofit Organizations: Organizations like the Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, and United Way often provide financial assistance for rent and utilities. Look for local chapters in your area.
These benefits include, but are not limited to: essential food, clothing, shelter and household furnishings; temporary rental assistance or back rent or mortgage payments; utility payments (such as heat, water, electric); transportation to search for housing; and moving expenses.
Middlesex County has established the Middlesex County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (MCERAP) to assist renter households that are behind on rent and/or payments for utilities such as gas, electric, and water.
The New Jersey State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) is a state funded program that provides housing subsidies on behalf of very low-income New Jersey residents, for decent, safe and sanitary housing. Persons applying must meet all applicable SRAP income and eligibility requirements.
Get a co-signer. Check it a family member or friend is willing to co-sign on your lease. The combined income will likely be enough for the landlord to feel comfortable leasing to you.
Region 3 Maximum Income Limits Number in HouseholdVery Low IncomeLow Income 1 $30,702 $51,170 2 $35,088 $58,480 3 $39,474 $65,790 4 $43,860 $73,1002 more rows
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR AFFORABLE HOUSING? HOUSEHOLD SIZEMAXIMUM GROSS HOUSEHOLD INCOME 1 Person $72,473 2 Person $82,826 3 Person $93,180 4 Person $103,5335 more rows
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR AFFORABLE HOUSING? HOUSEHOLD SIZEMAXIMUM GROSS HOUSEHOLD INCOME 1 Person $72,473 2 Person $82,826 3 Person $93,180 4 Person $103,5335 more rows
Eligibility criteria include Kenyan citizenship, being at least 18 years old, meeting the specified income bracket, tax compliance, NSSF membership, and registration on the Boma Yangu platform.