Millions In CARES Act Money Coming To High Risk NJ Communities

NEW JERSEY - The remaining $1.988 billion in CARES Act funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has been allocated to assist households facing higher risk of eviction, acording to United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson.

To date, HUD has provided nearly $5 billion in CDBG funding nationwide to help communities combat the coronavirus and alleviate economic hardship.

“The Trump Administration has maintained that no one should risk losing their home due to the coronavirus,” said Carson.

In Morris County, that translates to $2,712,146 in support money.

“The President and Secretary Carson continue to prioritize low-income communities disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus. Over $75 million in CDBG funding will be made available to New Jersey to help residents who face a higher risk of eviction,” said Lynne Patton, HUD Regional Administrator for New York and New Jersey. “To date, over $306 million has been made available to New Jersey to ensure cities across the Garden state are able to combat the coronavirus.”

These funds can be used to provide temporary financial assistance to meet rental obligations for up to 6 months. The funds are focused toward places with households facing higher risk of eviction. Specifically:

• Communities with high rates of individuals in industries with high job loss in states with high unemployment;
• Communities with high rates of businesses in industries with high job loss in states with high unemployment; and
• Concentrations of those most at risk for transmission and risk of eviction, with higher amounts for states with high rates of coronavirus.

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