Housing Assistance

Overview

Through federal, state, and county funding, BEOF provides rental assistance and housing counseling to fight homelessness in Hudson County.

The Homelessness Prevention Grants provide temporary assistance to individuals and families who are living in emergency shelters and to households in imminent risk of homelessness. Case managers help clients stabilize their housing situation by developing a personalized plan that includes job search and career advancement, while addressing the factors that contributed to the housing crisis.

The program also addresses chronic homelessness from both legal and social perspectives. BEOF ensures that clients do not experience discrimination for such impairments as mental illness, drug dependency, or physical disability. The staff helps potential landlords understand these impairments, which creates the willingness to assist with clients’ housing needs.

Eligibility
Housing assistance is available to families and individuals in Hudson County who are, or are in imminent danger of becoming, homeless.

Required Documentation
To assist with timely processing, please provide the following documentation when filing an application:

• Photo identification
• Social Security numbers for ALL family members
• Rent receipts
• Proof of income

How to Apply
Please call our office at (201) 437-7222 to set up a meeting with our rental intake specialist and to see if you qualify for this program.

Our office opens at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, and close at 4:00 p.m. every day except Friday, when we close at 3:30 p.m.