Housing
This section includes information on apartment listings, housing programs and requirements, rental costs, and shelters.
The NJYRS website has a Housing page with information on the adolescent housing hub, apartment leasing and gap housing.
The NJYRS website also has information Wraparound Funds for housing costs if you were in foster care at age 16 or in adolescent contracted housing at 18 to 21.
Finding Housing
NJ Housing Resource Center (HRC) - NJ state site to assist with finding housing, detecting scams, knowing your rights, and help understanding moving costs, what you can afford, and what to look for in a rental
Newark Office of Affordable and Sustainable Housing has applications to apply for affordable housing in Newark
Support for Advocating and Getting Legal Help
Essex-Newark Legal Services - Provides free legal assistance for civil matters including housing to low-income Essex County residents.
Newark Office of Tenant Legal Services (OTLS) - for low-income tenants facing eviction by the City of Newark
Greater Newark HUD Tenants Coalition organizes residents in government and public housing and supports tenants’ groups. Or call: 862-520-7052
