How can I find a security deposit loan in Pennsauken NJ?

(Request from Makayla in Pennsauken New Jersey) How can I found the number for the agency that approved me for a security deposit loan

Dear Makayla,

While we do not know which agency you previously contacted, there are a few possibilities that we tracked down on your behalf.

Tenant Union Representation Network

You may wish to contact Tenant Union Representation Network (TURN). This organization has a long history of providing rental assistance and other aid to help lower income households in the Greater Philadelphia area.

The organization may have exhausted funds for emergency rental assistance. This means that late rent payment assistance is not going to be a part of their offerings in the foreseeable future.

However, it may still be possible to receive assistance with moving into a new rental property. You will need to contact TURN to determine if their services are strictly for within the Philadelphia city limits or if they extend into Pennsauken Township. Call 215-940-3900 for more information.

FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program

As long as your income is below the federal poverty guidelines for Pennsauken Township, you may qualify for help with the first month’s rent at your new rental property. FEMA provides this assistance to lower income households that might otherwise face homelessness without the help.

Rather than calling FEMA directly, you are encouraged to contact your local housing authority to determine whether you qualify as well as to complete an application for aid.

Pennsauken Township

The Pennsauken Housing Authority provides a number of programs and services to help lower income families get the help they need with housing. Case managers will work with you to determine your needs and eligibility so that they can match you with the best program fit.

In additional to helping individuals and families move into new rental properties, the Pennsauken Housing Authority also administers a Housing Choice Voucher Program. This alternative to public housing projects allows for you to live in a normal rental home or apartment and receive a monthly subsidy that is paid directly to your landlord. With the subsidy, you never have to pay more than 30% of your normal monthly income. This program is reserved for those who have chronic housing needs due to injury, advanced age or disability. There are other qualifying conditions, so you will need to contact the housing authority directly at 856-663-0514.

Keep in mind that your case manager will also have insight on any referral possibilities to special limited programs in Pennsauken Township. A local security deposit loan in Pennsauken could be offered through a local church or community nonprofit organization.