Hurricane Sandy Housing Resources
The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency has assembled a list of housing resources for those New Jersey residents who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy.
- Hurricane Sandy and Housing-Related Press Releases
- Find Housing via the New Jersey Housing Resource Center (NJHRC)
- For Residents Involved in the NJ HomeKeeper Program
- Sandy Recovery Housing Finance Resources List
- NeighborWorks America Hurricane Sandy Recovery Guide
- State of New Jersey's Hurricane Sandy Information Center
- FEMA Assistance - DisasterAssistance.gov
- Temporary Mortgage Relief Options from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
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Hurricane Sandy and Housing-Related Press Releases
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Find Housing via the New Jersey Housing Resource Center (NJHRC)
Were you displaced due to Hurricane Sandy?
Search for available rental housing on the New Jersey Housing Resource Center (NJHRC) website, http://www.njhrc.gov
The site hosts information on available properties statewide, and the database is updated daily.
Landlords throughout New Jersey are opening their available properties to Hurricane Sandy victims. Many of these are now listed on the NJHRC.
Please Note:
The rental properties within the NJHRC are not specifically labeled as displaced Sandy victim housing. The rental terms will be different for each property, as they are up to the discretion of the individual landlords.
We actively encourage Sandy victims to contact the property landlord directly to determine specific housing needs.
Simply visit the website at http://www.njhrc.gov and click on "Find Housing" to get started.
Or, call a toll-free call center for housing information at 1-877-428-8844.
Click the image above or use this link to download a PDF of our NJHRC flyer that you can print and share.
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For Residents Involved in the NJ HomeKeeper Program
For those affected homeowners already participating in the New Jersey HomeKeeper Program, we advise you to call your mortgage servicer immediately.
If you currently do not have access to your mortgage paperwork, you can download the list of participating mortgage servicers from the HomeKeeper website and get the appropriate contact information from there.
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Sandy Recovery Housing Finance Resources List
This is a comprehensive guide to housing finance resources for Sandy recovery. It provides a description of the resources available to consumers, developers, non-profits, government agencies and small businesses for both long and short term recovery efforts.- Sandy Recovery Housing Finance Resources (846k PDF)
- Sandy Recovery Housing Finance Resources (846k PDF)
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NeighborWorks America Hurricane Sandy Recovery Guide
Navigating the Road to Housing Recovery, published by NeighborWorks America, is a comprehensive guide to resources and steps to take for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. If you have already begun to repair or rebuild your home, or if you are planning to do so soon, Navigating the Road to Housing Recovery is written for you. If you were a renter when the storm hit and have been displaced from your home, you will find some resources in this guide, and as the recovery progresses, more will become available. If you owned a house that you were forced out of by the storm, but have not yet made a decision to repair or rebuild, the information in this guide can help you make an informed decision.
Download the guide in parts or in its entirety as a PDF from the NeighborWorks America website.
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State of New Jersey's Hurricane Sandy Information Center
The State of New Jersey's Hurricane Sandy Information Center has all of Governor Christie's updates along with helpful links including:- Emergency hotlines
- Utility restoration updates
- Insurance information
- Road closures/advisories
- Pet rescue
- Volunteer information
Visit the site at:
http://www.state.nj.us/nj/home/features/spotlight/hurricane_sandy.shtml
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FEMA Assistance - DisasterAssistance.gov
If you have suffered major damage or loss and are in need of immediate of financial assistance, please visit the website of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Assistance is available immediately.
Simply visit the website at http://www.disasterassistance.gov and apply online, or call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362.
FEMA has also published a helpful informational document regarding the Individuals and Households Program Temporary Housing Financial Assistance.The Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial assistance and/or direct services to disaster survivors to assist with necessary expenses and serious needs resulting from a Presidentially-declared disaster.
Download the Individuals and Households Program Financial Assistance Fact Sheet document for more information.
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Temporary Mortgage Relief Options from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Treasury Department, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac have put together this flyer on mortgage relief options for those affected by Hurricane Sandy.
It contains information on forbearance and other policies for those with FHA, Fannie Mae, or Freddie Mac loans; how to reach a HUD-approved housing counselor; information for those with a Making Home Affordable modification; and more general information applicable to all affected homeowners.
