New Jersey Homeowners Hit by Sandy Can Apply for Grants

May 26, 2013

New Jersey is now accepting applications from homeowners seeking grants to rebuild homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy.

Sandy damage in Ortley Beach, N.J., on Nov. 10, 2012. (Governor's Office/Tim Larsen)
The grants are part of $1.8 billion in the first round of federal aid sent to New Jersey to deal with costs not covered by insurance or other programs.

Homeowners can get up to $150,000 to cover the costs of elevating or rebuilding primary homes. They can also get up to $10,000 to stay in communities affected by the storm last year.

The applications are accepted starting May 24.

Topics New Jersey Homeowners

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  • June 19, 2013 at 10:17 am
    Paul Burke says:
    Well, you lived on a flood plain, many of the people affected in this storm didn't. And, for many who did, their flood insurance isn't covering the damages. Since you knew y... read more
  • May 28, 2013 at 5:46 pm
    Water Bug says:
    I lost my house because I lived on a flood plain and had no flood insurance. It was MY FAULT. Now all these whiners on the East coast didn't or couldn't get the proper insuran... read more

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