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Homelessness in New Jersey
Approximately 10,400 people experiencing homelessness on a single night in New Jersey, per the 2023 HUD Point-in-Time count (rounded).
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Resources on HomelessHelp
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Cities covered
10,400
2023 PIT count
Rank #14
US PIT rank
State context
Bergen County achieved functional zero for chronic homelessness in 2017, one of the earliest US Built for Zero successes. New Jersey 211 is well-developed and a useful first call.
Where to find help
- Call 211 from any phone in New Jersey for live shelter referrals. Operators know which beds are available tonight.
- Call 988 if you are in mental-health crisis (US and Canada).
- Use our find-help finder to see resources closest to your location.
- HUD Continuum of Care list for New Jersey: view on HUD Exchange ↗. These are the local agencies that coordinate housing programs.
Resources in New Jersey
Cities in New Jersey on HomelessHelp
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