Housing Programs for Special Populations
Housing for NJ Seniors
The County Area Agency on Aging directs housing programs for seniors. Financial assistance and supportive resources may be available. To find out if services are available, contact the local Agency on Aging or call 877-222-3737.
Housing for People with Disabilities
The Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey has developed a Housing Hub that enables people to establish homes that promote independence. To locate subsidized housing with accessibility features, look for the International Symbol for Accessibility when searching the NJ Housing Resource Center listings.
Housing Programs for Veterans
- The Supportive Services for Veteran Families program is available in Bergen, Burlington, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties. This program prevents homelessness by helping families stay in their homes or, if homeless, quickly locate and secure affordable housing. Temporary financial assistance may be available.
- Community Hope’s programs address veteran homelessness through permanent supportive housing and transitional housing.
See other programs specifically designed to assist veterans.
Housing Programs for Persons with AIDS
The Housing Opportunities Program provides housing assistance and supportive services for low-income persons with HIV/AIDS and their families by subsidizing a portion of the household's monthly rent. Assisted households pay approximately 30% of their adjusted monthly income for rent and utilities, and the program pays the rent balance. Learn more about this program.