N.J. Admin. Code § 5:42-2.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 5:42-2.6 - Voucher length of assistance

(a) For Family Waiting list participants and referrals for homeless families, a rental subsidy under the State Rental Assistance Program will be for up to five years; less, if a Housing Choice Voucher becomes available. The program will provide a two-year extension based on extenuating circumstances.

(b) Elderly. A rental subsidy under the State Rental Assistance Program for Elderly participants, age 62 and older, will be unlimited; less, if a Housing Choice Voucher becomes available.

(c) Term of voucher. The initial term of the voucher for housing search is 60 days, with the possible extension of two additional 30-day periods.

(d) Disabled. A rental subsidy under the State Rental Assistance Program for disabled participants will be unlimited; less if a Housing Choice Voucher becomes available.

(e) The length of assistance for homeless veterans and low-income veterans will be five years, unless the homeless or low-income veterans are permanently disabled, at which time they would be subject to (d) above.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:42-2.6

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 1209(a), effective 5/7/2018