Re: Both rent and utility help needed in Jersey City NJ
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2026 10:01 am
Since you're in Jersey City and like said also working right now which should help, may start with Hudson County Housing Resource Center (201-795-5615) and ask about homelessness prevention from the state or county or security deposit assistance. There also also pantries and other options you can use a little to free up your other funds. Also call Garden State Episcopal Community Development Corporation (201-604-2600) as they have helped people I know in the area with rental assistance and housing in Hudson County. Also for the utility help try LIHEAP or those other energy programs in Jersey, but at end of day since you got a job much better.
Since you're on Medicaid and working part-time, also ask the Hudson County Board of Social Services at 201-420-3000 or see this site https://www.hcnj.us/family-services/welfare/ and if you qualify for Emergency Assistance
Since you're on Medicaid and working part-time, also ask the Hudson County Board of Social Services at 201-420-3000 or see this site https://www.hcnj.us/family-services/welfare/ and if you qualify for Emergency Assistance
Sheppard wrote: ↑Sat Jul 04, 2026 1:27 pm My name is Iblis and I came across your email in a preventing homelessness website. I currently live with my son and his girlfriend in Jersey City Heights; however, we just got news that the landlord will not be renewing our lease and he and his girlfriend will be leaving and moving in on their own. We must be out by November 1 2026 being the latest.
Although I am currently working part time, there is no way I can produce money to move into an apartment on my own with the first month’s rent, and month and a half security deposit as rent is high in Jersey City. As we got to eat and pay for transportation so I need money – help with everything.
I’ve explained to me. Son that we do not have to leave because of the job loss, but he doesn't want to fight it and just wants to leave. I just returned to work three weeks ago due, and for the last 6 months they weren't working so I was paying the rent and my utilities everything else which is why I have no savings. Is there any kind of program that can help me before I end up living out in the streets?
I work as a waitress part time and since I been back to work I been struggling as is to come up with $600 a month plus everything else being it’s been so slow and we're no longer getting corporate guests that we used to get being the offices are closed right now in that area. I am currently on Medicaid as well if that helps me get any rent or government utility funds. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Iblis