Official Site of The State of New JerseyRemnants of Hurricane Ida
Recovery Programs | NJ Department of Community Affairs
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that the State of New Jersey would receive $378 Million in funding to support long-term recovery and mitigation efforts following Hurricane Ida (DR-4614) through the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Informed by extensive public engagement, DCA developed an action plan, which was approved by HUD, to create a variety of recovery and mitigation programs intended to address remaining unmet needs for individuals and communities in New Jersey.
For more information, and to apply for assistance, visit https://www.nj.gov/dca/ddrm/programs/ida/index.shtml
Blue Acres (Buyouts) | NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Through Blue Acres, homeowners whose homes are storm-damaged or vulnerable to flooding have the option to sell their property to the State. The program makes both families and communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
For buyout details, FAQs, or to apply, visit dep.nj.gov/blueacres
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) & US Small Business Administration (SBA)
New Jersey homeowners and renters who had property damage or loss caused by Remnants of Hurricane Ida (Sep 1 - Sep 3, 2021) had until January 5, 2022 to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or apply for a US Small Business Administration (SBA) loan. Residents in eligible counties include: Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union, or Warren counties. Federal disaster assistance for individuals and families can include money for rental assistance, essential home repairs, personal property losses, and other serious disaster-related needs.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may provide individuals and families with financial help or other aid to meet immediate needs, including rental assistance, legal assistance, grants to make your home livable, and more.
You may contact the FEMA helpline at (800) 621-3362 or by email at AskIA@fema.dhs.gov. For more information, visit disasterassistance.gov.
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest loans for long-term recovery needs, including repairing and replacing damaged property. These loans are open to property owners, renters, and small businesses or non-profits.
You may contact SBA Customer Service at (800) 659-2955 or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov For more information, visit disasterloanassistance.sba.gov.
- FEMA, you may appeal within 60 DAYS of the decision letter:
FEMA Helpline: (800) 621-3362
AskIA@fema.dhs.gov - SBA, you may request reconsideration within 6 MONTHS of the decline letter:
SBA Customer Service: (800) 659-2955
disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
Applicants may appeal or request reconsideration even if the application deadline already passed. Contact FEMA or SBA customer service representatives or read your decision letter for instructions and information.
