Homeownership & Rentals

A smiling couple is sitting on the floor in their new, sparsely furnished home, unpacking a cardboard box near a small potted plant.

Find Stability Through Housing

Securing safe, stable housing is a key step toward long-term financial security. Whether you’re renting or preparing to buy, having consistent housing helps you plan for the future, stay on budget, and work toward greater independence.

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Explore Paths to Homeownership

Owning a home can be a powerful way to build equity and long-term wealth. Getting started often begins with saving for a down payment, building good credit, and understanding what you can comfortably afford. With the right support, you can learn how to compare mortgage options, prepare for closing costs, and access first-time homebuyer programs or local assistance that make ownership more attainable.

A happy couple is standing in front of a new brick house, embracing each other, and holding up a set of keys to their new home.

Get Housing Support

Accessing support for renting, purchasing, or navigating challenges like foreclosure can help you make informed housing decisions and avoid financial setbacks. Whether renting or buying, understanding housing options and the resources available to you helps create a stable foundation for you and your family while building toward greater financial independence.

Take the Next Step

Need help preparing to buy a home – or getting support with renting or foreclosures? Contact a local Newark Prosperity Hub partner in your Ward today!

    • BRICK NETWORK
      Economic Mobility, Cradle-to-Career Ecosystem
      534 Clinton Ave, 07108 (Elementary School)

      Phone: 862-236-1333
      Email: info@bricknetworks.org
      bricknetworks.org

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    • CLINTON HILL COMMUNITY ACTION
      Neighborhood Revitalization, Community Advocacy
      208 Chadwick Ave., 07108

      Phone: 201-228-0757
      Email: info@clintonhillaction.org
      clintonhillaction.org

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    • IRONBOUND COMMUNITY CORPORATION
      Environmental Justice, Social Services, Housing
      317 Elm Street, 07105

      Phone: 973-465-0555 
      Email: info@ironboundcc.org
      IronBoundCC.org

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    • JUMPSTART NEWARK
      Homeownership, Real Estate Investment Training and Mentorship
      508 Central Avenue, Newark NJ 07107

      Phone: 973-486-4313
      Email: admin@jumpstartnewark.org
      jumpstartnewark.org

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    • LA CASA DE DON PEDRO
      Education, Economic Development, Social Services
      75 Park Avenue, 07104

      Phone: 973-482-8312
      Email: info@lacasadedonpedro.org
      lacasadedonpedro.org

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    • NEW COMMUNITY CORPORATION
      Housing, Education, Health, Job Training
      233 West Market St., 07103

      Phone: 973-623-2800
      Email: nccti@newcommunity.org
      newcommunity.org

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    • NEW JERSEY CITIZEN ACTION
      Advocacy, Consumer Rights, Financial Literacy
      625 Broad Street, Suite 270, Newark, NJ 07102

      Phone: 973-643-8800
      Email: rosemary@njcitizenaction.org
      njcitizenaction.org

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    • NEWARK EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR FAMILIES
      Emergency Assistance, Housing, Food
      982 Broad Street, 07102

      Phone: 973-639-2100
      Email: info@nesfnj.org
      nesfnj.org

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    • URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY
      Education, Employment, Housing
      508 Central Ave., 07107

      Phone: 973-624-9535
      Email: info@ulec.org
      ulec.org

    • LA CASA DE DON PEDRO
      Education, Economic Development, Social Services
      75 Park Avenue, 07104

      Phone: 973-482-8312
      Email: info@lacasadedonpedro.org
      lacasadedonpedro.org

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    • NEW COMMUNITY CORPORATION
      Housing, Education, Health, Job Training
      233 West Market St., 07103

      Phone: 973-623-2800
      Email: nccti@newcommunity.org
      newcommunity.org

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    • NEWARK EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR FAMILIES
      Emergency Assistance, Housing, Food
      982 Broad Street, 07102

      Phone: 973-639-2100
      Email: info@nesfnj.org
      nesfnj.org

    • BRICK NETWORK
      Economic Mobility, Cradle-to-Career Ecosystem

      Phone: 862-236-1333
      Email: info@bricknetworks.org
      bricknetworks.org

    ________________________________

    • CLINTON HILL COMMUNITY ACTION
      Neighborhood Revitalization, Community Advocacy
      208 Chadwick Ave., 07108

      Phone: 201-228-0757
      Email: info@clintonhillaction.org
      clintonhillaction.org

    • IRONBOUND COMMUNITY CORPORATION
      Environmental Justice, Social Services, Housing
      317 Elm Street Newark, NJ 07105


      Phone: 973-465-0555 
      Email: info@ironboundcc.org
      IronBoundCC.org

    • LA CASA DE DON PEDRO
      Education, Economic Development, Social Services
      75 Park Avenue, 07104

      Phone: 973-482-8312
      Email: info@lacasadedonpedro.org
      lacasadedonpedro.org

    • JUMPSTART NEWARK
      Homeownership, Real Estate Investment Training and Mentorship
      508 Central Avenue, Newark NJ 07107

      Phone: 973-486-4313
      Email: admin@jumpstartnewark.org
      jumpstartnewark.org

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    • URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY
      Education, Employment, Housing
      508 Central Ave., 07107

      Phone: 973-624-9535
      Email: info@ulec.org
      ulec.org