Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Covid-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Covid-19 Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Free Legal Assistance and Housing Counseling for Low Income Residents<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row_inner module_id=”anchor” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”25px||25px||true|false” custom_padding=”|30px||30px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”10px” box_shadow_blur=”60px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(71,74,182,0.12)” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700||on|||||” header_2_font_size=”22px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n This program offers property tax relief to New Jersey residents who own or rent property in New Jersey as their main home and meet certain income limits. This year’s ANCHOR benefit is based on residency, income, and age from 2024.<\/p>\n The filing deadline is October 31, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you receive an ANCHOR Benefit Confirmation Letter and all of the information contained in the letter is correct, you do not have to file an application for the current benefit.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n ANCHOR benefits will be paid in the form of a direct deposit or check, not as credits to property tax bills.<\/p>\n It’s possible to check the status of your ANCHOR\u00a0 application here: https:\/\/www1.state.nj.us\/TYTR_Saver\/jsp\/common\/HRInquiry.jsp\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Additional Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner module_id=”rentalassistance” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”25px||25px||true|false” custom_padding=”|30px||30px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”10px” box_shadow_blur=”60px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(71,74,182,0.12)” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700||on|||||” header_2_font_size=”22px” header_3_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n New Jersey and Hudson County offer relief to individuals and families experiencing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n The NJ Department of Community Affairs (DCA) has launched the second phase<\/a><\/strong> of its Coronavirus Emergency Rental Assistance Program (CVERAP) to provide assistance for rental arrears and future rent.<\/p>\n This application is administered through the Hudson County Eviction Prevention Program.<\/p>\n CVERAP Phase II is currently closed to new applicants. Please apply here<\/a><\/strong> if you want to be considered for any future funding from the DCA.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n To learn more, please visit\u00a0here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n To learn more, please visit\u00a0here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n To learn more, please visit\u00a0here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n – North Hudson Community Action Corporation<\/strong><\/a>: May offer one-time rent to individuals or families; could also provide temporary shelter for those already kicked out of their homes<\/p>\n Address: 220 Passaic St. Passaic, NJ 07055<\/p>\n Phone: 201-201-0200<\/p>\n **Mentioned in the resources for food assistance but also offers housing**<\/p>\n – The Metropolitan Family Health Network<\/strong><\/a>: A medical clinic in the city of Jersey City which gives complete primary care to adults, children, and women<\/p>\n Address: 935 Garfield Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07304<\/p>\n Phone: 201-478-5827, 201-478-5831 or 201-478-5832<\/p>\n – Family Promise of Hudson County<\/strong><\/a>: Helps to end family homelessness<\/p>\n Address: PO Box 3701, Jersey City, NJ 07302<\/p>\n Phone: 201.448.1839<\/p>\n Email: familypromisehudsonco@gmail.com<\/p>\n – York Street Project<\/strong><\/a>: Provides innovative programs that shelter, feed, educate and promote the healing and independence of persons in need, especially women and their children<\/p>\n Address: 89 York St Jersey City, NJ 07301<\/p>\n Phone: 201.451.9838<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner module_id=”mortgageassistance” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”25px||25px||true|false” custom_padding=”|30px||30px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”10px” box_shadow_blur=”60px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(71,74,182,0.12)” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700||on|||||” header_2_font_size=”22px” header_3_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n New Jersey has launched the Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance Program (ERMA) administered by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) to financially assist and counsel homeowners financially impacted by Covid-19.<\/p>\n To apply, you must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n To submit a pre-screening application, please visit here<\/a><\/strong>. For assistance, please call 855-647-7700 New Jersey\u2019s Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance (ERMA) program provides financial assistance for eligible homeowners who have experienced a significant decrease in income or increase in expenses due to COVID-19 and have been unable to remain current with their mortgage payments.<\/p>\n See below for New Jersey’s Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance application steps.<\/p>\n To learn more, please visit here<\/a><\/strong> NJHMFA will work to accommodate homeowners with disabilities as well as to assist applicants with limited English proficiency.\u00a0 The application portal is available in many languages. Applicants seeking accommodations should contact NJHMFA at (855) 647-7700 for assistance.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner module_id=”legalassistance” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”25px||25px||true|false” custom_padding=”|30px||30px|true|true” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ box_shadow_vertical=”10px” box_shadow_blur=”60px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(71,74,182,0.12)” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700||on|||||” header_2_font_size=”22px” header_3_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hudson County Housing Resource Center<\/strong> provides rental housing counseling including one-on-one sessions to help you find a unit, review a lease agreement, learn general information relating to your tenant rights and responsibilities, and develop a healthy budget here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE to low-income people in New Jersey<\/strong>. LSNJ coordinates the statewide Legal Services system, which provides free legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans for their civil legal problems. Through its work, LSNJ strives to secure substantive and procedural justice for those living in poverty here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Discover The Waterfront Project<\/a>, Inc. – 551-256-7578<\/strong><\/p>\n Housing Counseling\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n As a participating agency of the HUD-certified housing counseling program, WFP has trained staff who provide free information, guidance, and referrals to renters in Hudson County in connection with housing-related matters. If you\u2019re experiencing issues with your apartment, landlord, or roommate, we can help.<\/p>\n Pro Bono Legal Services<\/strong><\/p>\n WFP\u2019s staff and volunteer attorneys provide advice, guidance and representation in connection with a variety of civil legal matters. If you have questions about a housing issue, family law issue, public benefits, or other consumer issues, please call to speak to our staff attorney.<\/p>\n Wills and Living Wills For Seniors\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n WFP has a unique program for low and moderate-income seniors in Hudson County. Working with the County Surrogate\u2019s Office, attorneys travel to senior centers throughout the County providing education and free legal representation in connection with the preparation of wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives.<\/p>\nAffordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters (ANCHOR) Program<\/h2>\n
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