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Bergen County- Emergency Rental Relief Program
Has the COVID 19 pandemic caused you to fall behind on your rent?
Are you a landlord with tenants facing months of outstanding rent?
Relief is on the way! You may be eligible for Bergen County's Emergency Rental & Utility Assistance Program which covers past rent & utilities up dating back to March 2020/.
For direct assistance with the application process, please call Greater Bergen Community Action at 201-464-8970. For any questions about the program please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (CVERAP) will provide temporary rental assistance to low- and moderate-income households that have had a substantial reduction in income or became unemployed due the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see the information below and the attached FAQ guide about the program. Please share this information with your constituents.
The COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (CVERAP)
For complete details and information please visit: https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/cverap.html
Applicants may be eligible for a maximum of up to six months of emergency rental assistance. CVERAP Pre-applications will only be accepted online.
The Enrollment Period is Monday, July 6, 2020, at 9:00 am until Friday, July 10, 2020, at 5:00 pm
All participants will be reviewed at the three-month interval to see if they are still in need of assistance. Persons applying must meet all applicable CVERAP income and eligibility requirements. You must be eighteen (18) years of age or older to apply or be an emancipated minor. Only one (1) pre-application per household will be accepted. All participants will be selected through an online lottery process.
Anyone selected for the program must meet the following requirements:
· Have a gross, annual household income that is at or below the maximum income limits for the county where they are residing
· Be a New Jersey resident and rent a unit in New Jersey
· Rent must be current as of March 2020; this program will not assist with arrears
· Have a substantial reduction in income or are currently receiving unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic
· Have a lack of assets and savings to pay rent
· Will pay a minimum of 30 percent of their income towards the rent
· Anyone currently receiving a subsidy from another rental assistance program or living in Public Housing is ineligible
For more information, dial 609-292-4080 or 551-249-2687. You can also visit: https://www.nj.gov/dca/vouchers.html , which includes information on the Maximum Income Limits and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for this Program.
COUNTY OF BERGEN ANNOUNCES GRANT PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR MUNICIPALTIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Bergen County CARES provides Direct Reimbursement to Municipalities and Small Business Grants up to $10,000 for eligible local businesses
HACKENSACK, N.J. - Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen will launch a grant program to provide relief for municipalities straddled with expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic and small businesses financially impacted by the government ordered shutdown. The programs, which utilize CARES Act relief funds, will provide direct reimbursement to municipalities for costs associated with health officials, law enforcement, personal protective equipment (PPE) and social distancing improvements. "Non-essential" businesses that were forced to close as a measure to stop the spread of COVID-19 can receive up to $10,000 in financial relief to cover rent, property mortgage, and utilities expenses.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has had a serious financial impact on governments and business communities across the country. It is important that we use available resources to support the municipalities in their efforts to combat the spread of the pandemic and one of the hardest hit sectors, small, mom and pop shops, who were forced to close their doors. These local businesses are the backbone of Main Street, Bergen County and it is important to support our fellow neighbors as we begin to reopen. This is why I am proud to announce the Bergen County CARES Municipal Reimbursement and Small Business Grant Programs," said Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco.
"We understand our small Main Street businesses deemed non-essential during the shutdown have struggled to survive. Your continued survival and thriving is essential to us in Bergen County, and we encourage you to apply for this assistance with your rent, business mortgage, utility or other costs," said Bergen County Freeholder Chairwoman Mary Amoroso. "We are also sensitive to the challenges our municipalities face to provide the critical resources needed to end this pandemic."
Under the Bergen CARES Municipal Reimbursement Program, all 70 municipalities are entitled to direct reimbursement 1 from the County for COVID-19 related expenses identified in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. These expenses include payroll expenses for health care workers and public safety employees, PPE and building improvements.
To qualify for the Bergen County CARES Small Business Grant program, scheduled to receive applications mid-July, businesses must fall under the following criteria:
• Businesses with a physical location in Bergen County, NJ. Home-based businesses are eligible.
• Businesses deemed "non-essential" within the classification of "Businesses Required to Close" as per the Governor's Executive Order No. 104, dated March 16, 2020
• Businesses with 1 - 19 full-time employees
• Sole-proprietorships; LLCs; LLPs; Corporations; and S-Corporations are eligible.
• Businesses owned by county employees and elected officials, as well as their immediate families, are not eligible
• Businesses must have been open and operating on March 1, 2020
Priority will first be given to businesses who have not received any Federal grant assistance, New Jersey Economic Development Authority grants or US Small Business Administration grant or other grant assistance.
The Bergen County CARES Municipal Reimbursement and Small Business Grant Programs are funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Federal relief fund. The County of Bergen intends to begin accepting applications for both programs by the end of the month. A subsequent announcement will be made regarding the small business grant application process. Questions about the County's grant programs can be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Important Information
Cliffside Park Housing Authority
Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners & Renters (ANCHOR)
Can't afford needed home improvements? It's time to get HIP - Bergen County Home Improvement Program. For more information please visit
https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/community-development/home-improvement-program
BC Emergency Rental Relief Program
https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/erap (https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/erap)
Greater Bergen Community Action Emergency Rental Assistance Support
https://www.greaterbergen.org/rental-assistance-support
Tropical Storm IDA
https://energizepseg.com/2021/09/22/heating-appliance-safety-after-a-flood/
DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN HACKENSACK
Residents and Small Businesses can Apply for Disaster Relief In-Person
(HACKENSACK, NJ)– Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and Bergen Community College announce the deployment of a Disaster Recovery Center in Hackensack to assist residents and businesses with applying for Federal disaster relief. The center has representatives from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration on hand to handle applications in-person.
The Disaster Recovery Center is located on the first floor of the Bergen Community College Philip Ciarco Jr. Learning Center, at 355 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. The Disaster Recovery Center will be openMonday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.until further notice. Parking is available on Berry Street.
Bergen County residents and businesses sustaining losses as a result of Hurricane Ida are eligible to apply for Federal disaster relief after the County received major disaster declaration from President Biden last week. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Bergen County residents and business owners can also apply for disaster relief directly by visiting www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time).
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Link to FEMA media release regarding DRC's inNJ:
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Major Disaster Declaration
On Sunday, recovery from Tropical Storm Ida continued and President Joe Biden announced a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of New Jersey as well as the individual counties of Bergen, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Middlesex, Passaic, and Somerset. It is expected that additional counties, including Essex, Hudson, Mercer, and Union, will be added as FEMA and the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management finalize preliminary damage assessments.
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Please use the state portal to report Ida-related damage and keep documentation, photos, and receipts. This should expedite reimbursement. Federal funding is available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide, including counties that do not meet the major disaster declaration threshold.
FEMA has created a webpage that includes New Jersey resources and assistance for families. If you wish to assist with the recovery efforts, you should visit FEMA’s Volunteer/Donate page.
People in need of emergency assistance from the Red Cross can call: 800 RED-CROSS or 800-507-6058. For people who have been displaced, please use the Red Cross website to find a shelter near you.
NJ Disaster Cleanup Business and Non-Profit Grant Program
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority Board is expected to approve a program on Wednesday that will provide grants between $1,000 and $5,000 to New Jersey businesses and non-profits with up to 50 employees that suffered physical damage as a result of Tropical Storm Ida and any additional flooding immediately thereafter. Landlords and home-based businesses are not eligible. Some of the details below may change before the board meets, but to be eligible and entity must:
- Provide certification of an unmet need due to damage and/or business interruption.
- Provide documentation of physical damage to the applicant’s physical commercial location.
- Present a valid Employer Identification Number (EIN).
- Submit recent wage reporting form (WR30), if applicable.
- Be registered to do business in the State of New Jersey.
- Be in good standing with the Department of Taxation.
- Comply with any additional requirements that are announced when the program is finalized.
Please visit the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management Flood Resources page and the League’s Emergency & Public Health Resource page that includes contact information for power outages, and resources regarding tornado preparedness, weather reports, an Ida-specific page, and many other related topics. The New Jersey Department of Health Office of Disaster Resilience announced the creation of the Hurricane Preparedness webpage that contains resources.
Contact: Paul Penna, Legislative Analyst, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
, 609-695-3481, ext. 110.
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SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER – CLASS I
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