Norwescap Homelessness Prevention Program provides temporary financial assistance, counseling, and other services to prevent families and individuals, residing in Somerset County, from losing their homes or becoming homeless due to lack of funds and reasons beyond their control. Temporary aid offers clients assistance when needed most. Clients, who qualify for aid, are counseled ineffective budgeting and guided in documenting and reporting their housing expenses after assistance concludes. This once-in-a-lifetime assistance program cannot aid applicants who have a housing subsidy of 30% of their income or live in an “affordable housing unit”.

Clients eligible for TANF, GA, and SSI should contact their county Board of Social Services directly.

RENT ARREARS
Assistance is provided in a form of a grant and a check is made out to the landlord. Maximum of 3 months back rent, 3 months late fees, court filing fees, and attorney fees, if program assistance would put tenant at $0 balance.

RELOCATION
Security Deposit (up to 1½ months) and first month’s rent if having a Warrant of Removal with lockout date within the last six months and need to move to a less expensive residence.

SECURITY DEPOSIT ONLY
First-time recipients of Section 8 voucher, Head of Household permanently disabled and never assisted by Norwescap Homeless Prevention Program funding.

Age Groups	Adults
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Homeless Prevention Housing / Shelter Supportive Housing Community Community Service Family & Support Services Family Support
Areas Served	Somerset County

Last Updated: 01/20/22