About Passaic County Board of Social Services Rent Assistance

Last-Modified: 2024-02-21 11:34:54

Passaic County Board of Social Services Rent Assistance clients may receive Emergency Assistance (EA) in certain situations.

These benefits include, but are not limited to:

Essential foodClothingShelter and household furnishingsTemporary rental assistance or back rent or mortgage paymentsUtility payments (such as heat, water, electric)Transportation to search for housingMoving expensesEligible persons include those who are homeless or at immediate risk of becoming homeless, and those who have experienced a substantial loss of:

HousingFoodClothing or household furnishings due to fireFlood or similar disasterEmergency Assistance is limited to 12 months. However, extensions may be granted under certain hardship conditions, with specific limitations.