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.

For legal assistance related to evictions and civil matters related to landlords, neighbors and low-income housing go to the Legal section on this website.

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

• Greater Newark HUD Tenants Coalition organizes residents in government and public housing and supports tenants’ groups. Or call: 862-520-7052

• See the Legal Resources page on this website for additional organizations providing Legal resources for low income tenants.