State Rental Assistance Program

Rental Support: Apply for NJ’s State Rental Assistance Program

The New Jersey State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP) is a state-funded initiative that provides housing subsidies to very low-income residents for safe and affordable housing. Pre-applications for its 2025 waiting list are accepted from Monday, January 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. to Friday, January 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m..  For Hudson County, the 2024 income limits are as follows:

  • 1 Person: $37,500
  • 2 People: $42,850
  • 3 People: $48,200
  • 4 People: $53,525
  • 5 People: $57,850
  • 6 People: $62,125
  • 7 People: $66,400
  • 8 People: $70,675

Through a lottery system, eligible applicants are selected for a waiting list, with priority given to veterans, the elderly, disabled individuals, and those experiencing homelessness.

Key Details:

  • Who Can Apply: New Jersey residents, aged 18+ or emancipated minors, meeting income and eligibility requirements.
  • How to Apply: Submit one pre-application per household online at WaitlistCheck.com/NJ559 during the enrollment period. Applications are available in 90 languages.
  • Lottery Process: Applications will be selected randomly; submission does not guarantee placement. All applicants will receive a status update after the lottery.
  • Priority Groups: Veterans (and surviving spouses), homeless individuals/families, elderly (62+), disabled individuals, and those with local residency preferences.
  • Reasonable Accommodations: Available for disabled individuals by calling 609-292-4080 (Option 9) or emailing [email protected].

Important Dates:

  • Open Enrollment: January 13–31, 2025
  • Lottery Results: Posted on WaitlistCheck.com after February 14, 2025.

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