Online Applications Begin on March 1TRENTON -- Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes today announced that the county has been awarded nearly $11 million to help local renters avoid eviction during the ongoing pandemic. The grant, which was made possible by the federal stimulus package signed in December, "will focus on the most vulnerable residents in our community to assist them in avoiding eviction during the pandemic,” Mr. Hughes said.
Funds will be available to pay past-due rent and utilities, and to help keep people in their homes. “The plan is to process applications as quickly as possible to get funds in the hands of tenants and landlords who are suffering through this crisis,” Mr. Hughes added. Online applications will begin on March 1. Eligible applicants are Mercer County renter households only, in which an individual:
For more information, contact the Mercer County Board of Social Services at 609-389-3575, or email [email protected]. Social workers from the Board are available Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to assist your household. Mercer County landlords are also encouraged to have their tenants apply for the program if assistance is needed.
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