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06/24/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/24/2022 18:21

DCA Opening Waiting List on July 11th For State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP)

Posted on: June 24, 2022

DCA Opening Waiting List on July 11th For State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP)

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Opens Waiting List on July 11, 2022, for the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP).

The open enrollment period is Monday, JULY 11, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to Friday, JULY 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. EST.

SRAP is a state funded program that provides housing subsidies on behalf of very low-income New Jersey residents, for decent, safe and sanitary housing.

A total of 4,000 households will be selected through a lottery system to be added to the waiting list.

Eligibility:

  • Resident of New Jersey - (A New Jersey resident is defined as someone whose primary residence is in New Jersey and who is present in New Jersey for at least six months prior to applying for SRAP assistance.)
  • Age eighteen (18) years or older or, be an emancipated minor.
  • Only one (1) SRAP pre-application per household will be accepted.
  • Persons applying must meet all applicable SRAP income and eligibility requirements.

Process: