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.