City of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, Sr. is reaffirming his commitment to supporting residents by providing rental and utility assistance to those in need.  Mayor Small announced a $400,000 allocation, with $200,000 designated for rental assistance and $200,000 for utility assistance. Current Atlantic City residents who meet low-to-moderate income eligibility requirements under State of New Jersey guidelines may apply for assistance in person only on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at City Hall, Room 103, located at 1301 Bacharach Boulevard. 

 

Applicants seeking rental assistance must submit a copy of their lease, recent pay stubs, and all required documentation, in addition to completing an application packet. Utility assistance is available for gas, electric, and water services. To qualify, applicants must be past due on their utility bills and provide a shut-off notice, as well as demonstrate a plan to maintain payments moving forward. The utility must also be under the applicant’s name.

 

The City’s Department of Health and Human Services will conduct case management for each applicant. All applicants must be able to sustain their housing and utility obligations after assistance is provided. Assistance is capped at $2,500 per applicant for rental assistance and $1,000 per applicant for utility.

 

For additional information or questions, residents may call the city’s Community Engagement Office at 609-347-5437 or email mlinder@acnj.gov.