N.J. Stat. Ann. § 52:27D-280 et seq. § 52:27D-287
Maximum lengths of terms of eligibility; conversion of loans to grants
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The Department of Community Affairs shall establish maximum lengths of terms of eligibility for temporary rental assistance and other temporary housing assistance, and varying levels of assistance, and shall be empowered to convert loans into grants when necessary to carry out the purposes of this act.
Under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-287, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs is authorized to set time limits on how long a household may receive temporary rental or housing assistance, to offer different levels of that assistance, and to convert what began as a loan into a grant when doing so is needed to fulfill the program's goals. The provision gives the Department broad administrative discretion to shape the structure and duration of aid. It does not itself specify fixed dollar amounts or a single maximum time period, leaving those details to the Department's rulemaking.
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Under N.J.S.A. 52:27D-287, landlords participating in or accepting payments through New Jersey's temporary housing assistance programs should be aware that the Department of Community Affairs controls the terms and duration of those payments. Compliant operators generally stay informed about the Department's current eligibility periods and assistance levels, since program terms can change through administrative action. Because the Department may also convert loans to grants, the financial structure of assistance received on a tenant's behalf can shift over the life of a tenancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 52:27D-287 gives the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs the authority to determine how long temporary rental or housing assistance may last and at what level it is provided. Tenants receiving such assistance should understand that their eligibility period is subject to limits set by the Department, and that the form of aid—loan versus grant—may change. Those who have questions about their specific assistance terms or believe their eligibility was incorrectly determined can contact the Department of Community Affairs directly or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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