DCA offers a wide range of programs and services, including local government management and finance, affordable housing production, fire safety, building safety, community planning and development, historic preservation, disaster recovery and mitigation, and information privacy.

Housing & Community Resources
The division provides a wide range of services addressing needs in Housing Assistance, Housing Production, Community Development, Neighborhood Revitalization and Improvement, Energy Assistance, and Community Services.

Housing Assistance
The Housing Assistance office oversees programs that prevent homelessness and help people move out of temporary shelters and into stable, permanent housing. The office administers housing assistance programs such as the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP), the Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Program (Section 8), and the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP).

Office of Homelessness Prevention
The Office of Homelessness Prevention (OHP) coordinates efforts to prevent homelessness among State and local agencies and private organizations that provide services to persons who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. The office has both programmatic and research and evaluation capacities, which are operationalized to assess State and local homelessness prevention services and to develop and deploy innovative programs and resources that address and support the evolving needs of persons in the State who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.

Office of Eviction Prevention
The Office of Eviction Prevention oversees programs and services in eviction prevention and diversion, including rental assistance programs, social services support, and expanding access to counsel to low-income tenants facing or threatened with eviction.  The Office also handles general inquiries about landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities, and publishes the bi-annual Truth in Renting Guide.  The Office works closely with non-profit community-based organizations in disseminating information about resources and providing direct outreach to at-risk tenants.

• NJ Eviction Guide

  Essential information and immediate guidance on your rights and options when facing eviction.

Housing Production
The Housing Production office assists in the development of affordable housing units for income-eligible families.

Energy Assistance
Low-Income eligible households that are having difficulty paying their heating and cooling bills can contact this office for financial assistance and help in weatherizing their homes.

• Weatherization Assistance Program
  The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) assists elderly, handicapped, and low-income persons in weatherizing their homes, improving their heating system efficiency, and conserving energy.
• Universal Service Fund (USF)
  Provides a monthly credit to eligible customers’ natural gas and/or electric bills. USF shares an application with the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

 

Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Homeless Prevention Repairs / Improvements / Accessibility Supportive Housing Utility Assistance
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 03/11/26