State Officials Unveil Sandy Rental Repair Program

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Landlords would be able to repair, reconstruct or elevate their properties that were damaged by the storm using the funds, Constable said.

Landlords would be eligible for up to $50,000 per unit through the program. that The units could then be rented for a minimum of one year at an affordable rental rate for people in need low to moderate income housing.

Constable said the program is open to all 21 counties in the state but that priority will be given to counties most impacted by Sandy. He estimated the program will assist close to 1,500 rental units across the state.

In a statement announcing the program, Governor Chris Christie said it was another step in the state's recovery from Sandy.

"The Landlord Rental Repair Program is another piece of my Administration’s ongoing commitment to assist New Jersey renters and rental property owners who are continuing to rebuild and recover from the effects of Superstorm Sandy,” he said in the statement. "This new $70 million grant program is a key piece of the $379 million we are investing to create new affordable housing units statewide over the next two years."

According to information from the Governor's office landlords with properties of 25 units or fewer are eligible for the program and priority will be given to "smaller projects with seven or fewer units, properties with mold remediation needs, and those that will be used for special needs housing."

Applications will be reviewed on a first-received, first processed basis according to Christie.

Applications can be received by going to www.renewjerseystronger.org or calling 1-855-726-3946. They can also be picked up at one of the Housing Recovery Centers across the state.