For Individuals Seeking Housing
Fri. Apr. 19, 2024
Safe, decent and affordable housing is the backbone of communities and the
foundation of strong family units.
Affordable Housing Resources
This web page directs you based on the type of housing you seek, and your circumstances.
- If you are seeking to BUY a home for your personal use, as
opposed to an investor, see Help for people
looking for buy a home
- A summary of federal housing assistance programs as of August 2007 is provided in this PDF download, from the National Coalition for the Homeless
- If you are seeking to RENT a home or apartment for your family,
see our Help Finding Rental Housing
- If you currently have a home or apartment, but it is not
habitable, or you are facing eviction, you should consult with a lawyer
immediately. If you cannot afford an attorney, please see our Legal Aid page for resources of possible free or
discounted legal services that may be available to you
- If you are concerned about the safety of the premises, you can
learn more about how to identify potentially unsafe situations, and
ways to cure them, at our Safety Information for
Home Dwellers.
- You will also find many of the links and resources that we
provide for Community Development helpful
- Housing and Urban Development has a strong collection of resources, including information about Fair Housing and affordable apartment information in New Jersey.