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Housing Resources, Eviction Prevention, Help Paying Rent, Help with Mortgage
Apply here for self-certification to prevent eviction in NJ
If you submit the self-certification and if you are eligible you may be protected from being evicted or removed from where you are living at any time for past due rent accrued (during the COVID-19 pandemic) between March 1, 2020 and either August 31, 2021, or December 31, 2021, depending on your income.
Assisting the LGBTQ+ community
Norwescap in Northwest Jersey
You can also call at (908) 782-2490
You can also call at (973) 998-0820
27 Warren Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 (908) 704-6346.
Mortgage payments, including principal, interest, taxes, and homeowner’s insurance
Or call 1 (800) 510-3102
Help with water and sewer bills.
Find a temporary home for a pet
Helps "elderly, handicapped and low-income persons" in weatherizing their homes, improving their heating system efficiency and conserving energy.
Grants are also provided to community-based agencies assisting low-income occupied dwelling units.
You can also call at (908) 236-6109
You can also call at (973) 267-5882
You can also call at (908) 685-2323
You can also call at (973) 267-5882
You can also call at (908) 387-1835
New Jersey Division of Disability Services
Link to NJ Resources list maintained by DDS
For AHCD discussions with Family
Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST)
What happens in the administration of an estate without a will?
Office on Aging and Disability
Somerset County: 27 Warren Street, Somerville, NJ 08876 (908) 704-6346
One Spring Street, 2nd Floor, Newton, NJ 07860.
Consumer Law Resources
Get Your Free Credit Report from this Authorized Source
Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance (ERMA)
24-Hour Helpline & Referral: 1.877.R.U.ABUSED or 1 (877) 782-2873
Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Text (973) 314-4192
Call or text the 24hour hotline at 1 (866) 685-1122
You can also call their 24 hour helpline at (973) 875-1211
You can also call their helpline at 1 (800) 799-7233 or text "START" at 88788
Emergency Housing for Animals:
Safe Space for Pets On-site housing and Off-site housing for people and pets who need a safe escape from domestic violence.text here.
Liberty Humane Society - in Jersey City. Pet Owner Assistance Program:
911FosterPets Find a temporary home for a pet
A registered 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals in the United States who need veterinary care. Provides non-basic, non-urgent care: includes medical needs such as cancer treatment, heart disease, chronic conditions, endocrine diseases, eye diseases, etc.
NJ State Health Dept. sponsors spay/neutering dogs/cats with low cost programs at participating veterinarians.
Animal Alliance 1432 Route 179, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Low-cost spay/ neutering and basic wellness services. Price range varies based on income
Call (609) 818-1952.
NJ Dept. of Health Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program at participating veterinarians listed by County.
In Hunterdon County:
Animal Alliance 1432 Route 179, Lambertville, NJ 08530
Low-cost spay/ neutering and basic wellness services. Price range varies based on income
Call (609) 818-1952.
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