Community Corner

Gov. Christie Announces Additional Home Elevation Assistance

By Colleen Platt

Gov. Chris Christie today announced hazard mitigation elevation assistance of up to $30,000 with no income restrictions.

Christie used a Brick setting to announce the launch of a $100 million home elevation program in the nine counties hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy.

Under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Elevation Program, eligible applicants can receive reimbursement of up to $30,000 for elevations on existing single-family homes.

Beginning Monday, eligible homeowners can apply for elevation grant assistance at www.renewjerseystronger.org or by calling 1-855-SANDYHM (1-855-726-3946).

People can also apply in person at one of the Housing Recovery Centers open in each of the nine most-impacted counties.

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