Monmouth County Housing Resources
(732) 683-8959
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Emergency Housing Assistance
Contact Monmouth County Central Homeless Intake Unit at: 732-431-6000 x 4613
After hours contact NJ211 simply dial 211
Mortgage Assistance
The Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance program (ERMA) was developed to assist eligible NJ homeowners who have been financially affected by COVID-19. The program will help homeowners bring their mortgages and other housing-related expenses current. Apply here, call 855 647-7700 or visit the website https://njerma.com/.
Utility Assistance
NJ SHARES - Monmouth County tenants with outstanding utility bills can contact New Jersey SHARES by calling 1-866-657-4273 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or by visiting their website at https://njshares.org/monmouth-county-apply/ Text messaging is also available – text HELP to 64405 to connect with a New Jersey SHARES customer service representative. Message and data rates may apply.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Universal Service Fund (USF)– help with home heating and medically necessary cooling costs for income qualified households.
Payment Assistance for Gas and Electric (PAGE) – helps moderate income households to pay their utility bills
Gift of Warmth – New Jersey Natural Gas customers in Monmouth and Middlesex Counties only that have exhausted all other forms of energy assistance. Apply online at www.njpoweron.org or call 732-982-8710.
Help with rent, security deposits, and other housing related expenses:
Affordable Housing Alliance - Community Action Program
59 Broad Street
Eatontown, NJ 07724
Phone: (732) 876-3610
Fax: (732) 389-3163
Office hours: M - F (9-4)
Community Affairs and Resource Center
913 Sewall Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 774-3282
810 Fourth Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 775-0525
200 US Highway 9 North
Manalapan, NJ 07726
(732) 409-6281 ext. 80455
211 Carr Avenue
Keansburg, NJ 07734
(732) 787-4887
Last Updated: 05/04/22