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NJ DCA — Rental & Utility Assistance (DCAid)

July 3, 2026 by

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NJ DCA — Rental & Utility Assistance (DCAid)

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Low-income New Jersey households · All Wards

NJ DCA — Rental & Utility Assistance (DCAid) is a trusted partner in the Brick City Peace Collective — part of Newark’s coordinated network for community safety, healing, and opportunity.

About NJ DCA — Rental & Utility Assistance (DCAid)

State housing and energy-assistance programs via the DCAid portal: LIHEAP/USF utility assistance, Weatherization, and the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP).

At a glance

Call:609-292-4080Website:www.nj.gov/dcaHours:Check their website →

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About this listing

NJ DCA — Rental & Utility Assistance (DCAid) is listed as a Newark community resource through HigherSelf’s partnership with the City of Newark Office of Violence Prevention & Trauma Recovery and the Brick City Peace Collective. HigherSelf maintains this directory as a free service so residents can reach trusted local support quickly.

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