The purpose of the Comprehensive Eviction Program (CEP) is to ensure that all eligible NJ households impacted by Covid-19  are knowledgeable about protections in place to avoid eviction and other services and resources available for help including assistance with utility arrears.

 CARC staff will facilitate access to those services through the rental assistance application process as well as completing the self-certification forms necessary to be protected against eviction through 12/31/2021.

Eligible households at/below 120% of the area median income are protected and may receive help with arrears for the coverage period of 3/2020 through 8/31/2021.

Households at/below 80% of the AMI are protected and may receive help with arrears for the covered period of 3/2020 through 12/31/2021; and  may also receive up to 3 months of  rent moving forward.

Please see income limits below:

80% of Area Median Income  Limits by County and Household Size
COUNTY                
  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Atlantic 46,550 53,200 59,850 66,500 71,850 77,150 82,500 87,800
Middlesex 57,250 65,400 73,600 81,750 88,300 94,850 101,400 107,950
Monmouth 55,950 63,950 71,950 79,900 86,300 92,700 99,100 105,500
Ocean 55,950 63,950 71,950 79,900 86,300 92,700 99,100 105,500