Eligible residents must submit their application prior to April 30. 

“There is still money available to residents whose primary homes were damaged by Superstorm Sandy,” Freeholder John P. Curley said. “The program is designed to help our residents with disabilities and our seniors, who have additional challenges in the rebuilding process.”

The services provided by this program include, but are not limited to, replacement of interior wall boards, mold remediation, restoration of heating and cooling systems, electrical repair work, roof repairs, cutting or removing trees and replacement of major home appliances.

Applicants must attest that they have not received funding from any other state or Federal agency, private insurance or charitable organization for the current items and/or services being requested on this application. 

In addition, documentation must be provided regarding what programs were applied for and the amount received, or copies of denials from homeowners insurance, FEMA and flood insurance.

HRAP eligible households could receive up to $5,000 in assistance and up to $10,000 with a valid waiver. Some assistance may be available for raising homes through another grant program.        

Funding for this program is being distributed to all of New Jersey’s 21 counties for qualifying Sandy-impacted families and individuals through a federal Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) to the state Department of Human Services (DHS). 

For more information or to request an application, call the Monmouth County Office on Aging at 732-431-7450.

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