Temporary Rental Assistance (TRA) - Elizabeth Office | Union County Division of Social Services

342 Westminster Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07207

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently receiving WFNJ/TANF/GA or SSI benefits. For the Rapid Rehousing program, open to self-sufficient TANF families who are currently homeless.

Required documents

Application/registration forms, ID, proof of income eligibility, Social Security card/number.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

908-558-2288

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Alternate Phone

908-677-5405

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Main Phone

Websitehttps://ucnj.org/dhs/

Email[email protected]

Application process

Call for more information and/or walk in for an assessment.

Fees

None.

Service area

Union County, NJ

Provides a lifetime limit of 12 months of emergency assistance to prevent homelessness to recipients of WFNJ/TANF/GA and SSI. Extensions may be available and varies on a case-by-case basis. Benefits include but are not limited to: shelter and household furnishings, temporary rental assistance or back rent or mortgage payments, utility payments (such as heat, water, and electric), moving expenses, rapid rehousing for TANF recipients.

What's Here

Rapid Re-Housing Programs Mortgage Payment Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Homelessness Prevention Programs Relocation Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Union County Division of Social Services

Provides an opportunity for self-sufficiency to individuals and families through economic and social service programs designed for this purpose. The County Boards of Social Services provide a variety of financial, medical and social services to persons and families who meet the necessary program criteria.