{"id":11,"date":"2020-08-18T20:45:15","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T00:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montclairmutualaid.org\/archive\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2024-07-05T01:05:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T05:05:54","slug":"housing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/montclairmutualaid.org\/archive\/housing\/","title":{"rendered":"Montclair housing, shelter, and rental resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"montclair-housing-and-rental-resources\">Montclair housing, shelter, and rental resources<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/montclairmutualaid.org\/archive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rentahome_18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27\" style=\"width:400px;height:237px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montclairmutualaid.org\/archive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rentahome_18.jpg 799w, https:\/\/montclairmutualaid.org\/archive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rentahome_18-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montclairmutualaid.org\/archive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rentahome_18-768x456.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montclairmutualaid.org\/archive\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/rentahome_18-200x119.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-can-i-find-short-term-shelter-housing\">How can I find short-term shelter housing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the organizations in the section below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-can-i-get-help-paying-rent-for-my-current-housing\">How can I get help paying rent for my current housing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MNDC<\/strong> (Montclair Neighborhood Development Corporation), 228 Bloomfield Avenue, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclairmndc.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/montclairmndc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">montclairmndc.org<\/a>. Call +1 973-744-9094 and speak with Elaine Spears. MNDC helps our neighbors facing eviction and those who are homeless, with needed resources, information on benefits, and services. Case managers also help with PSE&amp;G assistance and back rental, for households within Federal Poverty Guidelines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Montclair Salvation Army<\/strong>, 13 Trinity Place. Call +1 973-744-3312 x600 for confidential assistance and to speak with a caseworker. Salvation Army also provides shelters, summer camp, and disaster services to people who need help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MESH<\/strong> (Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless, +1 973-692-8857, <a href=\"https:\/\/wearemesh.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wearemesh.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wearemesh.org<\/a>, <a href=\"mailto:info@wearemesh.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@wearemesh.org<\/a>) is a religion-based organization that provides overnight respite shelter in extreme cold and hot weather at The MARK, St. Mark&#8217;s United Methodist Church, 51 Elm St. Open seasonally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Montclair Housing Authority<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/montclairhousing.org\/contact.aspx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/montclairhousing.org\/contact.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">montclairhousing.org<\/a>, manages affordable housing programs in Montclair. Contact Stefanee Anderson, Senior Caseworker (<a href=\"mailto:sanderson@montclairnjusa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sanderson@montclairnjusa.org<\/a>, <span style=\"white-space:nowrap;\">+1 973-509-4936<\/span>) or Bruce Morgan, Housing Officer (<a href=\"mailto:bmorgan@montclairnjusa.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bmorgan@montclairnjusa.org<\/a>, <span style=\"white-space:nowrap;\">+1 973-509-4935<\/span>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Family Promise of Essex County<\/strong>, 46 Park Street, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpessexnj.org\/emergency-shelter\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.fpessexnj.org\/emergency-shelter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fpessexnj.org<\/a>. Email Melissa Perales <a href=\"mailto:melissa@fpessexnj.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">melissa@fpessexnj.org<\/a>, or call +1 973-746-1400, Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:30pm. Offers emergency shelter housing, permanent housing placement, rental assistance, and free after-school care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Jersey 211<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nj211.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nj211.org<\/a>. Call 2-1-1. It&#8217;s a free, confidential information and referral helpline, for all housing, food, health, finance, and other essential life services. Need help? Start here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Real House<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/realhouseinc.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/realhouseinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">realhouseinc.com<\/a>, +1 973-746-2400) operates treatment programs and 24\/7 shelters focused on recovery, wellness and care, in the Montclair area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bloomfield Health Department<\/strong>, 1 Municipal Plaza room 111, Bloomfield. Call +1 973-680-4024. Housing rental cost assistance and other aid for Montclair and Bloomfield residents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Joi&#8217;s Angels<\/strong>, 114 South Arlington Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joisangels.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.joisangels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">joisangels.com<\/a>. Call +1 973-395-4348, email <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:joisangels@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">joisangels@gmail.com<\/a>. Joi&#8217;s Angels provides provides <strong>food<\/strong> (wholesome groceries, fresh fruit, produce, and meats) at several free pantry or market sites, <strong>essential goods<\/strong> (diapers, baby formula, personal hygiene products, and feminine hygiene products), <strong>youth programs<\/strong> (sanctuary, afterschool, weekend, summer opportunities, volunteer work, civic engagement), <strong>shelter<\/strong> (men&#8217;s residence), and low-cost <strong>housing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Isaiah House<\/strong>, 238 North Munn Avenue, East Orange, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.isaiahhouse.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.isaiahhouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">isaiahhouse.org<\/a>. Call +1 973-678-5882. Homelessness prevention: rental arrears, relocation, and utility assistance for Essex County residents who have low income (not from public assistance) and have children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>EOCDC<\/strong> (East Orange Community Development Corporation), 490 Main Street, East Orange, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/essexcountynj.org\/ceas_directory\/east-orange-community-development-corporation\/\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a>. Call +1 973-266-5315. Addresses the needs of individuals\/families facing extreme economic crisis. Rental assistance and other resources. Residents outside East Orange are welcomed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>La Casa<\/strong> de Don Pedro, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lacasanwk.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.lacasanwk.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">lacasanwk.org<\/a>, Newark, +1 973-483-1883. Prenatal care, parenting education, preschool, youth education, recreation, family psycho-social counseling, adult education, healthcare, support networks for marginalized people (often immigrants), domestic violence safety support, affordable homes, home repair, workforce preparation, immigrant assistance, neighborhood revitalization, emergency financial assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ULEC<\/strong> (Urban League of Essex County), 508 Central Avenue, Newark, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/ulec.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/ulec.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">ulec.org<\/a>. Call +1 973-624-9535 x293, x209, or x100. Counseling and emergency housing assistance for Essex County individuals and families. May be able to assist with utilities, preventing eviction, securing a rental residence to avoid homelessness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Apostles&#8217; House<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/theapostleshouse.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/theapostleshouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">theapostleshouse.org<\/a>, +1 973-482-0625, 24 Grant Street, Newark), provides emergency shelter for women and children, transitional housing, food pantry, job training, children&#8217;s classes, medical clinic, HIV\/AIDS case management, and rapid re-housing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mental Health Association<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhainspire.org\/housing-and-homelessness\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mhainspire.org\/housing-and-homelessness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mhainspire.org<\/a>, +1 973-509-3777, 80 Main Street, West Orange) offers community support services for individuals living with a mental illness who are homeless and\/or need housing, aiming to increase access to quality, affordable housing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NJ Citizen Action<\/strong>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/njcitizenaction.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/njcitizenaction.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">njcitizenaction.org<\/a>. Call +1 973-643-8800. Free direct services to low-and moderate-income individuals across New Jersey to empower people to take control of their economic futures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Jersey Rent Assistance<\/strong> directory, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentassistance.us\/st\/new_jersey\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.rentassistance.us\/st\/new_jersey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rentassistance.us\/st\/new_jersey<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>State of NJ Housing Agency<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/dca\/hmfa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nj.gov\/dca\/hmfa<\/a>. Call +1 800-NJ-House (800-654-6873). Request housing rental assistance: <a href=\"https:\/\/njdca.onlinepha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">njdca.onlinepha.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HUD<\/strong> (US federal Housing and Urban Development), <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/topics\/rental_assistance\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/topics\/rental_assistance\" target=\"_blank\">hud.gov\/topics\/rental_assistance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-can-i-find-a-low-cost-place-to-live-in-montclair-nj-or-nearby\">How can I find a low-cost place to live in Montclair, NJ or nearby?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/search\/top?q=apartments%20near%20montclair%20nj\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/search\/top?q=apartments%20near%20montclair%20nj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">facebook.com<\/a><\/strong>. (You might get more results if you have a Facebook account, which is free.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Post inquiries<\/strong> in appropriate local Facebook groups. Every town in this area has several such groups. <em>(You&#8217;ll probably get best results if you personalize your posts &#8212; say a little about yourself and your connection to Montclair.)<\/em> The Montclair-area groups include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1489239444582411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montclair Community<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/421208944706635\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/421208944706635\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secret Montclair<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/NJSection8andAffordableHousingRentals\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/NJSection8andAffordableHousingRentals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NJ Section 8 and Affordable Housing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/370606079991483\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/370606079991483\/\" target=\"_blank\">Essex County Real Estate Buy-Sell-Rent<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newjersey.craigslist.org\/search\/apa?query=montclair&amp;sort=priceasc\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/newjersey.craigslist.org\/search\/apa?query=montclair&amp;sort=priceasc\">craigslist.org<\/a><\/strong>. Customize your search to fit your price range, apartment type, and other options. Many private landlords use Craigslist because it&#8217;s free, rather than having to pay a broker. Most listings on Craigslist are legitimate, but be wary of the few that might be deceptive. You can also post for free in craigslist&#8217;s Apartment Wanted section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check <strong>other apartment websites<\/strong>. Most of these charge a listing fee to landlords. These tend to have fewer low-price rentals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check local <strong>bulletin boards and community sites<\/strong> where listings might be posted. And post your own notes there. In Montclair, sites may include: laundromats, barbershops, beauty and nail salons, grocery stores, pizza shops, bagel shops, ice cream shops. (However, many places have paused their bulletin boards during the Covid-19 pandemic.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HomeCorp<\/strong>, 17 Talbot Street, <a href=\"https:\/\/homecorp.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/homecorp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">homecorp.org<\/a>. Call +1 973-744-4141. HOMECorp has developed nearly 200 units of <strong>affordable housing<\/strong> in Montclair (rental and owned). HOMECorp&#8217;s housing counseling department helps nearly 200 households annually to achieve housing goals. HomeCorp can help you get on waiting lists for affordable housing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Montclair Township Housing Authority<\/strong> provides information on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclairnjusa.org\/Government\/Departments\/Planning-Community-Development\/Affordable-Housing\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.montclairnjusa.org\/government\/departments\/affordable_housing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to apply for affordable housing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclairnjusa.org\/Government\/Departments\/Planning-Community-Development\/Affordable-Housing\/Section-8-Housing-Program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to apply for Section 8 housing vouchers<\/a> in Montclair. However the Section 8 waiting list in Montclair may be closed at times, depending on availability of funds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Montclair Affordable Housing<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/montclairnjusa.org\/government\/departments\/affordable_housing\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/montclairnjusa.org\/government\/departments\/affordable_housing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">webpage<\/a> tells how to get onto the waiting list for low- and moderate-income housing units in Montclair and other NJ municipalities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Essex Community Land Trust<\/strong> publishes a list of affordable housing providers in and near Montclair: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexclt.org\/other-housing-providers\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.essexclt.org\/other-housing-providers\" target=\"_blank\">essexclt.org\/other-housing-providers<\/a>. ECLT also runs a program called OWN, which locks in affordability for longtime residents to remain in their communities: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essexclt.org\/for-sale\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.essexclt.org\/for-sale\" target=\"_blank\">essexclt.org\/for-sale<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GoSection8<\/strong>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gosection8.com\/Tenant\/tn_Results.aspx?Address=Montclair%2c+NJ\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gosection8.com\/Tenant\/tn_Results.aspx?Address=Montclair%2c+NJ\" target=\"_blank\">search website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Affordable Housing Online<\/strong>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/affordablehousingonline.com\/housing-search\/New-Jersey\/Essex-County\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/affordablehousingonline.com\/housing-search\/New-Jersey\/Essex-County\" target=\"_blank\">search website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Montclair housing, shelter, and rental resources How can I find short-term shelter housing? 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