COVID-19 Rental Assistance Grant Program Phase II - East Orange Rental Assistance Application

Sep 15, 2026

COVID-19 Rental Assistance Grant Program Phase II supports East Orange residents who lost income, had reduced work hours, or became unemployed due to the pandemic and are not receiving rental assistance or subsidies. The program provides emergency, one-time lump-sum payments up to $6,000 or payment for up to six months of rent in arrears directly to property owners or management companies, contingent on an agreement not to evict. Applications are reviewed for approval in first-come, first-served order with complete, legible submissions.

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Program Overview

Funding Administration and Eligibility

Application Submission Rules

Housing Initiative Income Guidelines

Income Calculation Basis

Area Median Income Limits

Required Documentation

Identification

Verification of Income Loss or Current Income

Proof of Tenancy and Rent

Landlord Contact Information

Landlord Affidavit Process

Notification to Landlords

Data Use and Non-Discrimination

Protected Characteristics

THE CITY of EAST ORANGE 44 CITY HALL PLAZA EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07018 WWW.EASTORANGE-NJ.GOV COVID-19 Rental Assistance Grant Program PHASE II THIS GRANT IS TO ASSIST EAST ORANGE RESIDENTS WHO ARE NOT RECEIVING RENTAL ASSISTANCE OR SUBSIDY AND WHO ARE FINANCIALLY IMPACTED BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC. Our nation and the world have been hit with economic hardships and health-related issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Ted Green and City Council in cooperation will administer $600,000 in funding for relief as we navigate to our new normal. It isour goal to alleviate some of the burdensCOVID-19 has placedon our most vulnerable East Orange residents. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED FOR APPROVAL AND AWARD Monday, December 13, 2021 at 11am until funding has been expended EAST ORANGE COVID-19 RENTAL ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION-The COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Grant Program provides assistance to eligible residents of the City of East who have experienced loss of income, reduction in hours or unemployment asa result of COVID-19 pandemic. To help lessen the outbreak’s economic impact on residents, the program will provide emergency assistance torenters affected by shutdowns, closures, layoffs, reduced work hours, or unpaid leave due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Eligible households will receive assistance of up to $6, 000 or payment for up to six months rent, in arrears, in a one-time, lump-sum payment made directly to property owners or management companies that agree to not evict said tenant/household. Instructions: Before you begin, ensure that you have the following information and required documents ready to submit for all family members. Submitted applications must be clear, have legible document images and be fully completed at the time of to be considered for approval and award. You are not able to save or return to a partially completed application. Completed applications are processed in the order they are received. The East Orange Pandemic Rental Assistance Program is being administered on behalf of the City of East Orange by three local nonprofit agencies: NJSHARES, Isaiah House and the East Orange Community Development Corporation. Please only submit ONE application to ONE agency. Duplicate applications will be discovered and not considered eligible for award. You are encouraged to carefully review the eligibility requirements in accordance with the instructions outlined below before beginning the online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only upon completion of application requirements and submittal of required documentation will received applications be deemed eligible and considered for award. Housing Initiative Income Guidelines The applicable income limits for determining program eligibility are published by the Housing Finance Corporation and are updated annually. The applicant’s gross monthly household income (for the purpose of determining program eligibility) shall be calculated according tothe HUD regulations identified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 24 CFR, Part 5. Income includes gross wages , retirement, social security, disability, unemployment and any other resources or benefits received by household members age 18 and older. | Income Limits | Household Members | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 80% Area Median Income | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | | | $55,950 | $ 63,950 | $71,950 | $79,900 | $86,300 | $ 92,700 | $99,100 | $105,500 | 1. Identification (Submit ONE of the following for every family member aged 18 years or over): • Valid Driver’s License • Valid State Identification • Valid Student ID from accredited institution • Passport (if used must submit proof of residence) • Birth Certificate (if used must submit proof of residence) 2. Verification of Income Loss and/or Current Income(Sub

FAQs

Who is eligible for the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Grant Program Phase II in East Orange?

Eligible residents are those not already receiving rental assistance or subsidies and who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 through loss of income, reduced hours, or unemployment. Eligible households may receive assistance up to $6,000 or payment for up to six months of rent in arrears.

How and when are applications accepted?

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis only, and complete applications are reviewed for approval and award. The document specifies submission starting Monday, December 13, 2021 at 11am until funding has been expended.

What landlord information and documents are required?

Both tenant and landlord documents are required for the rental supplement payment. Tenancy and rent proof must be provided, and landlord contact information (including name, address, phone, fax, and email) is collected so the landlord can complete a landlord affidavit after being notified by email.

Sep 15, 2026

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