Community Resources

Last updated September 2026.

Family Promise of Essex County — Emergency shelter, permanent housing placement, and rental assistance for families with children. 46 Park St. 973-746-1400
MESH (Montclair Emergency Services for Hope) — Overnight respite shelter in extreme weather and evening meals six days a week. 862-621-9488
The Salvation Army, Montclair Citadel — Caseworker assistance and shelter referrals. 13 Trinity Pl. 973-744-3312 x600
Covenant House — Nancy’s Place — Housing and services for youth ages 18–21. 32 S. Willow St. 973-621-8705
The Apostles’ House — Emergency shelter for women and children, transitional housing, and rapid re-housing. Newark. 973-482-0625
Essex County Homeless Hotline — County-coordinated entry for shelter placement. Dial 2-1-1

Montclair Neighborhood Development Corporation (MNDC) — Case management for neighbors facing eviction; help with back rent and PSE&G bills. 973-744-9094
Legal Services of New Jersey — Free legal help with eviction, landlord-tenant disputes, and housing conditions. 888-576-5529
Essex-Newark Legal Services — Local LSNJ office for Essex County residents. 973-624-4500
Urban League of Essex County — Emergency housing assistance and eviction prevention. Newark. 973-624-9535
NJ Department of Community Affairs — Rental Assistance — State Rental Assistance Program, Homelessness Prevention, and utility programs. 800-654-6873

Montclair Rent Control — Montclair regulates rent increases on most rental units; questions and complaints go to the Township’s Rent Control Office. 973-509-4940
Tenants Organization of Montclair — Resident advocacy group on rent control and tenant protections. 973-936-8848
NJ Division on Civil Rights — Fair Housing — File a housing discrimination complaint. 833-NJDCR4U
LSNJ Law — Tenants’ Rights Guide — Plain-language explanations of New Jersey landlord-tenant law.
HUD — Fair Housing — Federal fair housing rights and complaints. 800-669-9777

Montclair Senior Housing Corp. — Affordable senior apartments with on-site social service coordinator. 340 Orange Rd. 973-746-1537
Shared Housing Association / Montclair Inn — Affordable shared residence for older adults. 27 Hillside Ave. 973-746-8917
Senior Freeze & ANCHOR — New Jersey property tax relief for eligible older homeowners and renters. See the Older Adults resource page.

HOMECorp Housing Counseling — HUD-approved counseling for first-time buyers. 973-744-4141
NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency — First-time homebuyer mortgages, down payment assistance, and foreclosure prevention. 800-654-6873
HUD Housing Counseling Agencies — Find a free, approved counselor near you.

Montclair Township Affordable Housing Waiting List — Low- and moderate-income units in Montclair and other NJ municipalities.
NJ Housing Resource Center — State database of affordable and accessible rentals.
Affordable Housing Online — Search Section 8 and income-restricted listings and open waiting lists.
Library Computers & Wi-Fi — Free access for online applications; ask staff for help scanning or printing documents.