Recently, the federal government issued a limited eviction moratorium beginning August 3rd through October 3 for renters living in communities experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases. In addition, Governor Murphy signed legislation that expands COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance and Utility Assistance Programs. For more information, or to apply for rental or utility assistance, please use the links below.
• First , know your rights: https://legalfaq.org/
• For general assistance questions, call 211 or check the website: www.nj211.org
• Renters MUST self-certify to qualify for assistance: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/renter
• State Rental Assistance Application: https://njdca.onlinepha.com
• A video tutorial on completing the application:
https://njdca.onlinepha.com/en...can-apply-for-cverap
• Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:
https://njdca.onlinepha.com/en...ntly-asked-questions• Comprehensive Statewide Housing Resources: https://www.housinghelpnj.org/
• Renters may also access assistance at both the County and City level using the federal
database of rental assistance programs: www.consumerfinance.gov/renthelp
• New Jersey Utility Assistance: www.state.nj.us/bpu/assistance/programs
• The federal government issued three Economic Impact Payments .
Make sure you got all three: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/recovery-rebate-credit
• If you have children and didn’t automatically receive the federal Child Tax Credit ,
sign up for it: www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/child-tax-credit-non-filer-sign-up-tool
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