Mayor Gabriel Rodriguez and the Board of Commissioners have announced that qualified West New York residents can apply for the Ren🍃tal Assistance Program offered by the city in conjunction with Hudson County.
Created to prevent evictions from hurting West New York families, it’s funded by the Federal CARES Act.
The application will be open through Sepꦜtember 2🏅 at 5 p.m.
Do I qualify?
West New York residents must be able to show need for rental asꦜsistance due to COVID-19, have been current on rent as of March 1, be able to pay re💯nt after assistance is provided, and have income below the pre-established income limits.
The application is accessible via smartphone, tꦜablet, or computer. Visit . Cli✤ck REGISTER on the top right to create an account.
Residents may need𒐪 copies of their leases, documentation that they are facing eviction, and income documentation to apply. If you are unable to apply electronically, you may contact the Hudson County Division of Welfare at 257 Cornelison A🌺ve., Jersey City, NJ 07302.
Visit to find additiona🐈l locations to apply in person.
“I urge those residents who need this assistance to visit t♓he application site and apply immediately,” Rodriguez said. “We want to make sure all West ꦯNew York families who need the support can access the application and request assistance.”
The town will provide updates via its website at www.westnewyorknj.org and through social media. Call the mayor’s office at 201.295.5100 with questions or assistance in filling out the application, or the county at 201.395.4799.
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