Finding affordable housing in Bergen County can feel like a search for water in a desert. Demand is high, supply is low; and on top of those tough market realities, there is no universal application or wait list for all of the affordable units scattered around the region, in buildings managed by entities many haven't heard of.
The Bergen County Division of Senior Services is trying to make the search easier, with its hiring of a full-time “Housing Navigator.”who has created a clearinghouse of information on affordable housing,