The Department of Community Affairs offers a series of assistance programs for low-income households including water utility assistance, overdue/ assistance with utility bills, and  weatherization/home efficiency services.

To learn more and apply, visit the DCAid Service Portal.

(888) 576-5529

The LSNJLAW Hotline is open from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM - Monday - Friday

In addition to pre-qualifying for affordable housing in Belmar using our pre-qualification form above, several providers offer you the ability to pre-qualify for housing in other municipalities throughout NJ. Once such provider is CGP& H - CLICK HERE to go to their website. Like ours, their website will allow you to prequalify for housing in several other NJ municipalities.

(877) 428-8844

Click here to go to the website.

Another provider allowing for pre-qualification for affordable housing in several municipalities across NJ include Piazza & Associates - Click here to go to their website.. Like our website, their site will allow you to prequalify for housing in several other NJ municipalities.

NJ State Department of Family Development's WorkFirst NJ (WFNJ) provides eligible clients with Emergency Assistance (EA) in certain situations. 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.

Eligible persons include those who are homeless or at immediate risk of becoming homeless, and those who have experienced a substantial loss of housing, food, clothing or household furnishings due to fire, flood or similar disaster.

The Legal FAQs for Renters page has local legal information on residential (not commercial) renters’ issues. It is not legal advice, and you should check with your local legal aid and courts for current information.