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

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.

Categories

Gas Service Payment AssistanceRapid Re-Housing ProgramsHomelessness Prevention ProgramsRent Payment AssistanceMortgage Payment AssistanceRelocation AssistanceHeating Fuel Payment AssistanceElectric Service Payment Assistance

Physical Address

200 W Second St, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fax

908-965-2758

Application process

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

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.

Agency info

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.