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Finding safe and affordable housing can be overwhelming. Explore emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rental assistance, affordable housing, and tenant-support resources available to Ocean County residents.
Need emergency shelter today?
Call NJ 211 by dialing 2-1-1 or 1-877-652-1148. Assistance is available 24 hours a day.
Rental & Eviction Assistance
Rental & Eviction Assistance
Programs that may help eligible households with back rent, security deposits, first month’s rent, temporary shelter, or homelessness prevention.
Emergency Housing & Homelessness Support
Emergency Housing & Homelessness Support
Help for individuals and families who are homeless, staying somewhere temporarily, or at immediate risk of losing housing.
Affordable Housing Search
Affordable Housing Search
Resources for locating affordable, subsidized, senior, accessible, and income-restricted housing.
Main Resource List
Ocean County Coordinated Entry
Ocean County Coordinated Entry
For Ocean County residents who are currently homeless and need to complete a housing assessment.
Phone: 732-341-2272
Service: Coordinated Entry assessment and placement on the county’s waiting list
Important: Placement and immediate housing are not guaranteed.
Ocean County Board of Social Services
Ocean County Board of Social Services
The Board may provide Emergency Assistance to eligible residents, including temporary shelter, security deposits, first month’s rent, back rent, or limited rental subsidies.
Main office: 1005 Hooper Avenue, Toms River
Phone: 732-349-1500
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Lakewood office: 732-370-8854
Manahawkin office: 609-978-2100
Eligibility and funding availability vary. Ocean County program information
O.C.E.A.N., Inc.
O.C.E.A.N., Inc.
Provides affordable rental housing, housing counseling, budgeting and credit counseling, senior housing, and first-time homebuyer support.
Housing counseling: 732-244-5333, ext. 1110
Affordable rentals: 732-730-1374, ext. 1202
Email: propertymanager@oceaninc.org
View O.C.E.A.N., Inc. housing programs
New Jersey Housing Resource Center
New Jersey Housing Resource Center
Search free listings for affordable, subsidized, accessible, temporary, and market-rate housing.
Housing search assistance: 1-877-428-8844
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
Tenant and Eviction Legal Help
Tenant and Eviction Legal Help
Low-income New Jersey residents may qualify for free civil legal assistance with eviction or landlord-tenant concerns.
Legal Services of New Jersey: 1-888-576-5529
NJ Courts landlord-tenant information: View tenant court resources
Before You Call:
Have these items available when possible:
Photo ID
Proof of Ocean County residency
Lease or rental agreement
Eviction notice or court paperwork
Proof of household income
Rent ledger or statement showing the amount owed
Social Security numbers for household members
Information about your current housing situation
Please note: Housing programs have eligibility requirements, limited funding, and changing availability. LCCI provides resource navigation and referrals but cannot guarantee financial assistance, shelter placement, or housing approval.
Need Help Finding Resources?
Need Help Finding Resources?
Legacy Community Care Initiative helps connect residents with housing, food, utility, healthcare, and community support resources.
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