Affected by Hurricane Sandy? The Sandy Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program can help
WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 20, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — The Sandy Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program (SHRAP), offered by the New Jersey Division of Family Development, is a temporary relief program designed to assist individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis as a direct result of Superstorm Sandy.
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Affected households could qualify for payment vouchers that cover current or past due mortgage payments, rent and/or utility bills, and select home appliances. Payment vouchers will be offered only for subsidies, benefits or services that have not been or will not be covered by FEMA, home insurance, or other government grants or subsidies.
Maximum Duration of Assistance: Six months
Maximum Award per Individual or Family Unit: $15,000
Eligible Applicants Must:
Have a financial distress related to housing which is a direct result of Superstorm Sandy;
Be a U.S. citizen or eligible alien;
Not currently be receiving Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) benefits or be eligible for WFNJ/SSI Emergency Assistance; and
Be legally or blood-related. (If two unrelated families/individuals are sharing a home/apartment, each can apply separately.)
More information and a list of funding providers are available at:
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dfd/programs/shrap
