NJ Assistance Can Help Bloomfield Renters Beat COVID Woes

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield residents struggling to pay their rent during the coronavirus crisis can get temporary assistance from the state, town officials say.

Qualifying applicants may be eligible for up to six months of assistance, Bloomfield officials said in a Monday advisory.

“COVID-19 has caused many of our residents to lose their source of income or have it significantly reduced, making paying rent especially difficult,” Mayor Michael Venezia said. “The state is offering to provide temporary assistance that I hope will go a long way towards providing stability to our residents.”

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According to Venezia, Bloomfield residents struggling to pay their rent can visit the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs website here to find out if they qualify for help.

Bloomfield officials stated:

“Qualifications for assistance include having a gross income at or below the limits for the county that they reside in, be a New Jersey resident that is renting a unit in the state, be up-to-date with rent as of March 2020 and have a substantial reduction in income as a result of COVID-19. Applications for assistance will only be accepted online and open enrollment will begin Monday, July 6 at 9 a.m. and will conclude Friday, July 10 at 5 p.m.”

To fill out an application go to https://www.waitlistcheck.com/NJ559-2809 when registration is open. Status information on assistance will be available https://www.WaitlistCheck.com by July 21.

Any further questions can be answered by visiting www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/docs/FAQs_CVERAP.pdf

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