Hope For Highlands

Hope For Highlands Resources

Material and Equipment Grant Reimbursement Program Brochure.
The Hope for Highlands Material Grant Program will pay any Homeowner or Business owner up to and not to exceed $1,000 in reimbursement checks for eligible expenses listed on the attached brochure. The grant is for those Highlands Homeowners and Business owners impacted by the flooding from Hurricane Sandy.

All information will be kept strictly confidential and will be used solely for the purpose of qualifying you for the program. Application Closed

As of March 15, 2014, ALL ELIGIBLE MATERIAL GRANT APLICATIONS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED. We have distributed $163,392.45 to residents and $30,700.00 to businesses in the form of $1,000.00 reimbursement grants. we will have distributed $196,000 through the Material Grant Program WITHOUT counting the Robin Hood grant program. This is a separate grant fund and will be reported separately.

 

Material Grant Application

HBP-HFH Housing Repair Grant Program
The HBP has received a Robin Hood Grant Award in the amount of $200,000. The grant guidelines are set forth by the Robin Hood Foundation by where the money is to assist low to moderate income families to return home. All repairs must be code compliant. To that end, HBP has formed a Housing Repair Grant Program. Eligible residents can receive $5000 grants for housing repairs.

Application Closed
Robin Hood

 

HBP–HFH Housing Repair Grant Program

Christie Administration Announces Sandy Homebuyer Assistance Program For Prospective Homebuyers

$25 Million Program Now Available to Help Low-to-Moderate-Income Households Purchase a Home in Sandy-Impacted Communities

$40 Million Landlord Incentive

Christie Administration Launches $40 Million Landlord Incentive Program To Assist Sandy-Impacted Homeowners And Renters

New Program Available for Rental Property Owners to Provide Affordable Housing in Communities Hard-Hit by Superstorm Sandy

$40 Million Landlord Incentive
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Elevation Program: This reimbursement program provides up to $30,000 to assist homeowners with the elevation of their primary single-family residences in line with the flood insurance risk maps in affected communities. renew jersey stronger

Christie Administration Announces Opening of “ReNew Jersey Stronger” Housing Recovery Centers
Housing Recovery Centers Will Open 8:00 A.M. Saturday, June 8, in Each of the Nine Counties Most Impacted by Superstorm Sandy

Sandy-impacted homeowners can apply for grant assistance at www.renewjerseystronger.org or by calling 1-855-SANDYHM (1-855-726-3946). The Housing Recovery Centers are an additional option homeowners have to apply for assistance.

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Christie Administration Announces July Launch of Stronger NJ Business Loan Program
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) today approved the creation of the Stronger NJ Business Loan Program at its monthly Board meeting. Beginning in July, the program will offer direct, low-cost loans of up to $5 million to businesses and non-profits that suffered physical damage, as well as to businesses looking to expand within storm-impacted communities.
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The Highlands Zoning Map
Your contractor, builder or architect may need to refer the zoning map for compliance issues.
Highlands Zoning Map
The Highlands Zoning Ordinances
Your contractor, builder or architect may need to refer the zoning ordinances for compliance issues.
Highlands Zoning Ordinances

Best Available Flood Hazard Data
Best available flood hazard data for Sandy affected counties in NJ and NY. Updated June 15, 2013

Advisory Base Flood Elevation
Statewide Hurricane Sandy Business Recovery Assistance
Resources from the State of New Jersey Business Portal.
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Community Resource List
This list has been prepared by the HBP Community Program Specialist and provides various resources. Please contact the agency directly.

Community Resources
 
 
Checks can be made payable to HBP-Hope for Highlands, POB 375, Highlands, NJ 07732 or click below to donate online. All donations are tax deductible. Tax ID #22-3665400