Ocean City Awarded $3M Grant To Elevate 52 Homes

OCEAN CITY, NJ — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Ocean City more $3 million to elevate seven multifamily residential structures.

The grant, totaling $3,035,661.37, was the result of a 2019 FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) application the city submitted on behalf of the Ocean Aire Condominiums between 43rd and 44th streets on West Avenue. The seven properties include a total of 52 units.

“I want to thank our emergency management coordinator and financial director, Frank Donato, and the entire city team for working to secure these types of grants,” Mayor Jay Gillian said. “These elevation projects will improve the quality of life for residents, reduce insurance claims and continue our push to protect all properties in town.”

The units are all categorized by FEMA as “severe repetitive loss” (SRL) because of multiple insurance claims due to flooding, so the grant covers 100 percent of all eligible costs.

The condominium association plans to start construction in the fall, according to public information officer Doug Bergen.

The elevation of private structures and public infrastructure is part of Ocean City’s flood mitigation plans.

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