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New Jersey
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 21, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in New Jersey, we recommend that you visit the Department of Human Services or the governor's COVID-19 Resources website.
Description of Program and Relief
Suspension of Termination under SRAP and HCVP
New Jersey’s Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) provides funding to assist low-income individuals and families in the private rental market. New Jersey’s State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) also provides funding to assist families and individuals in the private rental market. As a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, both programs have announced that they are suspending termination of assistance under their programs for any reason other than those involving violence and/or threats to others.
Government or Lead Agency
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Housing and Community Resources
Dates Available
March 19, 2020, continuing indefinitely
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Must be a Housing Choice Voucher Program or State Rental Assistance Program participant.
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
N/A
Contact for More Information
For more information contact the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs customer service line by phone at: 609-292-4080; or by email at: customer.service@dca.nj.gov.
List of Additional Information
More information about the search period extension is available here.
More information about the Housing Choice Voucher Program in general is available here.
More information about the State Rental Assistance Program in general is available here.
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