Full Notification

In an effort to serve Bloomfield residents who have fallen behind in their rent, mortgage and/or utilities due to a temporary setback beyond their control may now be eligible for assistance. The Division of Human Services submitted and received a grant from the County of Essex for Social Services Homelessness Prevention. The grant will provide eligible residents the ability to catch up on mortgage, rent or utilities payments provided they have the financial resources to maintain once caught up. Individuals who do not have the means to sustain themselves will be ineligible. Prescreening will be done Monday through Friday by appointment only. Funding is limited and will be based upon meeting eligibility criteria and on a first-come basis.

Guidelines for Families with Children:

-Must have a child[ren] under the age of 18 (19 if child is enrolled in full-time secondary education program)

-Must have a source of income that meets or exceeds monthly household bills

-Family must be able to prove sustainability

-Must be a citizen/ legal alien/resident


-Must meet income criteria

-All supporting documentation of proof of residency, employment, identification (all family members in the household), etc., must be attainable

-Falling behind on their housing costs/utilities was due to a situation beyond their control and there must be foreclosure/eviction/shutoff or documentation that it about to happen

Guidelines for Single/Couples/Families with or without children:

-Must be able to prove sustainability

-Must be a citizen/legal alien/resident

-Must meet income criteria

-All supporting documentation of proof of residency, employment, identification (all family members in the household), etc., must be attainable

-Falling behind on their housing costs/utilities was due to a situation beyond their control and there must be foreclosure/eviction/shutoff or documentation that it is about to happen

To see if you qualify for these services or other assistance programs, you can contact the Bloomfield Health & Human Services Department for benefit screening. In addition, appointments can be scheduled for the mobile welfare van located at 1 Municipal Plaza on a monthly basis.

Please feel free to call (973) 680-4017 to schedule an appointment or request additional information.