$1.9M Given To Morris County For Affordable Housing Projects

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding $177 million in grants to New Jersey for Community Planning and Development activities, with Morris County receiving a sizable portion.

The county will receive approximately $1.9 million from the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), according to the announcement. The funds will be used to build affordable housing in order to expand economic opportunities for people with low and moderate incomes.

"HUD's CPD programs support local governments who depend on this federal funding to address economic development needs, lack of affordable housing, and homelessness," Alicka Ampry-Samuel, HUD Regional Administrator for New York and New Jersey, said in a statement.

The CDBG program provides formula-based annual grants to states, cities, and counties to assist them in developing urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, as well as expanding economic opportunities — primarily for low- and moderate-income people.

These grants are part of $6.3 billion to U.S. states, local entities of government and U.S. territories through HUD's Fiscal Year 2022 CPD Formula Grant Program.

View a complete list of all the communities that received funding here.

"These programs also enhance communities, aid local businesses, and provide funding for infrastructure maintenance like water and sewer systems. Most importantly, it is a vital resource for low and moderate-income residents who just need a hand up to support their families and improve their quality of life," Ampry-Samuel said.