Residents of Monmouth, Ocean and Atlantic counties who were displaced by superstorm Sandy can use FEMA assistance to acquire rental units.

The state and FEMA have identified 769 homes and apartments available for rent as of Dec. 27 in the aforementioned counties. Those that qualified for FEMA aid may use rental assistance for the security deposit and rent, a FEMA release states. Residents who initially turned down assistance can still request it if their living situation has changed.

There are 353 units, from one- to four-bedrooms, available for rent in Monmouth County in the following municipalities: 

Allentown, 2; Asbury Park, 24; Atlantic Highlands, 7; Avon By The Sea, 3; Belmar, 12; Bradley Beach, 9; Cliffwood, 5; Colts Neck, 3; Cream Ridge, 3; Eatontown, 31; Englishtown, 8; Farmingdale, 9; Freehold, 21; Hazlet, 3; Highlands, 2; Howell, 3; Keansburg, 9; Keyport, 25; Lake Como, 1; Lincroft, 2; Long Branch, 36; Manalapan, 7; Manasquan, 1; Marlboro, 3; Matawan, 25; Middletown, 5; Millstone Township, 3; Monmouth Beach, 2; Monmouth County, 1; Morganville, 7; Neptune, 17; North Middletown, 3; Oakhurst, 1; Ocean, 25; Ocean Grove, 10; Red Bank, 9; Roosevelt, 1; Rumson, 3; Spring Lake, 10; Tinton Falls, 2.

There are 166 units, from one- to four-bedrooms, available for rent in Ocean County in the following communities: 

Barnegat, 7; Brick, 22; Cream Ridge, 4; Forked River, 4; Jackson, 19; Lakehurst, 1; Lakewood, 30; Lavallette, 1; Little Egg Harbor, 1; Little Egg Harbor Township, 5; Long Beach, 1; Manahawkin, 2; Manchester, 9; Manchester Township, 4; Point Pleasant Beach, 4; Seaside Heights, 3; Toms River, 37; Tuckerton, 2; Waretown, 1; West Creek, 7; Whiting, 2.

There are 250 units, from one- to four-bedrooms, available for rent in Atlantic County in the following communities:

Absecon, 21; Atlantic City, 28; Brigantine, 2; Egg Harbor City, 5; Egg Harbor Township, 6; Estell Manor, 1; Galloway, 60; Hammonton, 7; Lindenwold, 12; Linwood, 3; Margate City, 27; Mays Landing, 20; Northfield, 2; Pine Hill, 2; Pleasantville, 12; Somers Point, 30; Tavistock, 1; Ventnor City, 11.

FEMA lists available units at www.fema.gov/housingportal. Rental availabilities also are listed at www.socialserve.com where you can select the New Jersey link to do a search. Landlords with available units may list them at www.socialserve.com or call 877-428-8844.

To request FEMA housing assistance, visit a disaster recovery center or call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585) or 711/VRS.