Open Soon: State Rental Assistance Program Waiting List
The State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) State Rental Assistance Program waiting list is opening soon.
Please note: According to the DCA, "only New Jersey residents are eligible to apply for SRAP assistance. A New Jersey resident is defined as someone whose primary residence is in New Jersey and who is present in New Jersey for at least six months prior to applying for SRAP assistance."
"This waiting list is for the following households:
- Elderly: The Head of household must be 62 years of age or over.
- Family: The Head of household is 18 years of age or an emancipated minor; with or without children.
- Disabled: The Head of household or Spouse must be permanently disabled
- Homeless: A household who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence"
The DCA will accept applications for this waiting list from July 11, 2022 at 9:00 am, until July 22, 2022 at 5:00 pm ET.
To apply during the opening period, complete the online application here.
The maximum income limit for each household size are available here.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
1,000 applicants will be placed on the Elderly waiting list by random lottery.
1,000 applicants will be placed on the Family waiting list by random lottery.
1,000 applicants will be placed on the Disabled waiting list by random lottery.
1,000 applicants will be placed on the Homeless waiting list by random lottery.
For more information, visit the DCA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the DCA public notice on June 22, 2022.
Service Area
This waiting list is for rental assistance in State of New Jersey.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via the DCA Applicant Service Unit at (609) 292-4080, Option 9.
Last Updated on 06/22/2022.
