Official Site of The State of New JerseyCOVID-19 Housing Assistance Program
New Jersey residents can now apply for up to $25,000 to help pay housing costs if they have been unable, or will be unable, to make payments due to the ongoing pandemic.
To be eligible for the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program, you must:
- Be a New Jersey Resident;
- Prove that you could not pay rent/mortgage due to the COVID-19; and
- Earn less than 450 percent of the federal poverty level.
Maximum Income Eligibility
| Number in Household | 450% of Federal Poverty Level |
|---|---|
| 1 | $57,420 |
| 2 | $77,580 |
| 3 | $97,740 |
| 4 | $117,900 |
| 5 | $138,060 |
| 6 | $158,220 |
| 7 | $178,380 |
| 8 | $198,540 |
| 9 | $218,700 |
| 10 | $238,860 |
After initial application review, eligible households will need to submit documentation to show they meet the income requirement and were unable to pay their rent or mortgage due to COVID-19. Documentation may include two recent pay stubs, an employer letter, proof of receiving unemployment insurance benefits and bank statements. You will also need proof of a current lease, rental agreement or mortgage information, and a letter from your landlord documenting your pay history and status.
Applications will be processed until funding is exhausted or no later than December 18, 2020, whichever happens sooner.