[NFBNJ] Breaking News: DCA Info on COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance

Wed Jun 24 18:19:00 UTC 2020

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From: Pamela Gaston

                                DCA Announces Open Enrollment Period

                                COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program

                                Friends,

                                Please share the following information with 
your networks to help as many people as possible affected by the economic 
impact of COVID-19 and ensure residents get support to stay in their homes.

                                Open Enrollment Period:

                                Monday, July 6, 2020, at 9:00 through 
Friday, July 10, 2020, at 5:00 pm

                                The COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance 
Program (CVERAP) will provide temporary rental assistance to low- and 
moderate-income households that have had a substantial reduction in income 
or became unemployed due the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants may be eligible 
for a maximum of up to 6 months of emergency rental assistance. The 
assistance will be capped at DCA’s fair market rent standard or the total of 
the rent, whichever is lesser. All participants will be reviewed at the 
3-month interval to see if they are still in need of assistance. Persons 
applying must meet all applicable CVERAP income and eligibility 
requirements. You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to apply or be 
an emancipated minor. Only one (1) pre-application per household will be 
accepted. The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will extend reasonable 
accommodations to disabled individuals, and persons who have limited English 
proficiency on a case-by-case basis and will take into consideration the 
disability and the need(s) of the individual(s) or those households without 
internet access. Please call DCA’s Applicant Service Unit at 609-292-4080, 
Option 1 or 8, to request an accommodation.

                                All participants will be selected through an 
online lottery process. You do not have to be diagnosed with COVID-19 to be 
eligible.

                                Anyone selected for the program must meet 
the following requirements:

                                • Have a gross, annual household income that 
is at or below the maximum income limits for the county where they will be 
residing

                                • Be a New Jersey resident and have a valid 
lease for a unit in New Jersey signed by landlord

                                • Rent must be current as of March 2020; 
this program will not assist with arrears

                                • Have a substantial reduction in income or 
be unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic

                                • Lack of assets or savings to pay rent • 
Will pay a minimum of 30% of their income towards the rent

                                Applicants must have an email address to 
apply online at: https://www.waitlistcheck.com/NJ559-2809

                                beginning July 6, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. through 
July 10, 2020 at 5 p.m.

                                For more information, dial 609-292-4080 or 
551-249-2687. You can also visit our website at: 
https://www.nj.gov/dca/vouchers.html, which includes information on the 
Maximum Income Limits and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for this 
Program.

                                During the Open Enrollment Period persons 
who would require a reasonable accommodation, including persons with limited 
English proficiency or do not have internet access, can call 609-292-4080, 
Option 1 or 8 for assistance.

                                Completion of the COVID-19 Emergency Rental 
Assistance Pre-application does not guarantee placement in the Program.

                                Connect with SHA

                                Diane Riley, Executive Director | 
diane.riley at shanj.org

                                Joseph Christensen, Membership Engagement | 
j.christensen at shanj.org

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Jersey unites its diverse coalition of members engaging development, 
resources, and information to sustain supportive housing systems within New 
Jersey. Since 1998, our statewide mission seeks to enhance lives and 
accessibility to enable independent living within our communities.

                                Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey

                                185 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ 07079

                                www.shanj.org | 908-931-1131

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