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Ocean County Department of Planning

CDBG Application Files

FY2022 CDBG Application (Word)

FY2022 CDBG Application (PDF)

FY2022 Application Guidelines (PDF)

FY2022 CDBG Submission Requirements (PDF)

Municipal FY2022 Biennial Table (Word)

FY2022 Action Plan Schedule

HUD Matrix Code Table

HUD Matrix Code Definitions

HUD National Objective Code Descriptions

HUD Matrix Code National Objective Accomplishment Type Combinations Table

Three-Year Priority Objectives

Suggested Format for Categorically Excluded Projects (HUD)

Environmental Regulation (HUD)

CPD Performance Measurement Outcome System Q&A

Voucher Procedures

Designated Target Neighborhoods (DTN):

Important Links

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Robin Florio, Supervising Administrative Analyst, Fair Housing Officer
RFlorio@co.ocean.nj.us

The Planning Department staff administers a number of programs to serve Ocean County residents through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

FY2022 CDBG Application is now live

The newly revised FY2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application and accompanying Application Guidlines/Submission Requirement documents are now available online. The updated Application Guidelines and Submission Requirements documents have been provided as supplemental information to help aid your agency in filling out the main application.

The documents in PDF format may be accessed by clicking the corresponding links below. Please note that the Word Version of the application may have issues opening in Google Chrome:

FY2022 CDBG Application
FY2022 Application Guidelines
FY2022 Submission Requirements
FY2022 Municipal Biennial Table

2020-2024 Ocean County Five-year Consolidated Plan

The Consolidated Plan is designed to help states and local jurisdictions to assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data-driven, place-based investment decisions. The consolidated planning process serves as the framework for a community-wide dialogue to identify housing and community development priorities that align and focus funding from the CPD formula block grant programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program.

The Consolidated Plan is carried out through Annual Action Plans, which provide a concise summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will be used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan. Grantees report on accomplishments and progress toward Consolidated Plan goals in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

New and updated Consolidated Plans, Annual Action Plans, and CAPERs are pulled from IDIS and posted to the HUD Exchange nightly. Click here to search.

HUD Low- and Moderate-Income Summary Data (LMISD)
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program requires that each CDBG funded activity must either principally benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons, aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or meet a community development need having a particular urgency. Most activities funded by the CDBG program are designed to benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons. That benefit may take the form of housing, jobs, and services. Additionally, activities may qualify for CDBG assistance if the activity will benefit all the residents of a primarily residential area where at least 51 percent of the residents are low- and moderate-income persons, i.e. area-benefit (LMA).

The following links will provide more information on the HUD Low- and Moderate-Income Areas (LMAs) (see the DTN web map) and the HUD Low- and Moderate-Income Summary Data (LMISD).

Ocean County Consortium CDBG DTN web map
HUD LMISD Notice CPD-19-02
HUD Exchange LMISD Availability
HUD Exchange FY 2020 ACS 5-Year 2011-2015 Low- and Moderate-Income Summary Data

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

One of the most important programs is the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), which is the principal source of federal funding for community development services. CDBG provides eligible metropolitan cities and urban counties (called "entitlement communities with annual direct grants that they can use to revitalize neighborhoods, expand affordable housing and economic opportunities, and/or improve community facilities and services, principally to benefit low- and moderate-income persons."

CDBG Projects & Program Activities:

Housing Rehabilitation Program (owner-occupied)
Removal of Architectural Barriers (ADA-related)
Improvements to Public Facilities
Public Services
Infrastructure Improvements
Transportation Services
Program Administration

Housing Rehabilitation program

The purpose of the CDBG/HOME Housing Rehabilitation Program is to bring owner-occupied dwellings up to local and state building codes. All funding under this program is in the form of a ten-year deferred loan. Affordable Housing Alliance is under contract with the County of Ocean to administer the day-to-day operations of the Housing Rehabilitation Program. There is currently a waiting list.

Administering Agency:
Affordable Housing Alliance
3535 Route 66, Parkway 100, Building 4
Neptune, NJ 07753
(732) 389-2958

Household Income Limits

The combined current annual income of the owner and all occupants, regardless of relation, must not exceed the Federal maximum income limits established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The combined maximum annual income limits are as follows:

ADJUSTED INCOME LIMITS for Ocean County, New Jersey Effective July 1, 2021
Household Size	Extremely Low 30% Limits	Very Low Income 50% Limits	Low Income 80% Limits
1 Person	22,900	38,150	55,950
2 Person	26,150	43,600	63,950
3 Person	29,400	49,050	71,950
4 Person	32,650	54,450	79,900
5 Person	35,300	58,850	86,300
6 Person	37,900	63,200	92,700
7 Person	40,500	67,550	99,100
8 Person	43,100	71,900	105,550

Source: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/home-datasets/files/HOME_IncomeLmts_State_NJ_2021.pdf

HUD Exchange: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/home/home-income-limits/

FY 2022 Action Plan Meeting Schedule

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*Please note any scheduled in-person meetings are offered in a virtual online format. Consult https://planning.co.ocean.nj.us/frmCECommDev to review any meeting status and obtain necessary login information for possible virtual meetings.*

MEETING	LOCATION	DATE	TIME
CDBG Public Meeting	129 Hooper Avenue 3rd Floor, Engineering Conference Room / Toms River*	December 7, 2021 (Tuesday)	4:00 p.m.
CDBG Organization Meeting	129 Hooper Avenue 3rd Floor, Engineering Conference Room / Toms River	December 7, 2021 (Tuesday)	6:00 p.m.
Action Plan Pre-Development Public Hearing #1	129 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor, Planning Conference Room \| Toms River *	January 4, 2022 (Tuesday)	4:00 p.m.
Project Status Update Letter Due to Ocean County	- -	December 17, 2021 (Friday)	4:30 p.m.
FY 2022 CDBG APPLICATIONS DUE	- -	February 18, 2022 (Friday)	4:00 p.m.
Regional Non-Profits/Public Service Sub-Committee	129 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor, Planning Conference Room \| Toms River *	March 8, 2022 (Tuesday)	10:00 a.m.
CDBG Steering Committee Meeting	129 Hooper Avenue 3rd Floor, Engineering Conference Room / Toms River*	March 8, 2022 (Tuesday)	6:00 p.m.
County Housing Advisory Committee (CHAC)	129 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor, Planning Conference Room \| Toms River *	March 10, 2022 (Thursday)	10:00 a.m.
Draft Action Plan Due from Brick, Lakewood, Toms River, and Jackson	- -	March 11, 2022 (Friday)	4:30 p.m.
Project Eligibility Determination and CDBG Process	- -	March 2022	- -
30-Day Public Comment Period	- -	March 14 - April 13, 2022	- -
Action Plan Public Hearing	129 Hooper Avenue 3rd Floor, Engineering Conference Room / Toms River*	April 5, 2022 (Tuesday)	4:30 p.m.
Ocean County Board of Commissioners Pre-Board Meeting	101 Hooper Avenue., 3rd Floor, Room 304 \| Toms River *	April 27, 2022 (Wednesday)	4:00 p.m.
Ocean County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting (Authorization to Submit to HUD)	101 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor, Commissioner Meeting Room \| Toms River*	May 4, 2022 (Wednesday)	4:00 p.m.
Action Plan Submit to HUD (45 days prior to program year start date)	- -	May 13, 2022 (Friday)	- -
Consolidated Program Year Begins (CDBG & HOME)	- -	July 1, 2022	- -

		Director John P. Kelly Commissioner John P. Kelly has been an elected Ocean County official since 1993. He is serving as the Director of the Board of Commissioners in 2022. Read more
		Deputy Director Virginia E. Haines Commissioner Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines is in her second three year term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. She is serving as the Deputy Director of the Board for 2022. Read more
		Commissioner Barbara Jo Crea Commissioner Barbara “Bobbi” Jo Crea, a dedicated and active leader of Little Egg Harbor Township, was sworn into office for her first term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners during the Board’s Jan. 5, 2022 organization meeting. Read more
		Commissioner Gary Quinn Ocean County Commissioner Gary Quinn was sworn to his second three year term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners during the Board's 2022 Organization meeting. Read more
		Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari, an experienced and staunch advocate for consumers, seniors, education, tourism, and the local business community, is serving his 14th term as an elected official in Ocean County Government. He was sworn to his new term on Jan. 1, 2021. He served as Board Director in 2020. Read more
Carl W. Block, County Administrator 101 Hooper Ave. Admin Building Toms River, NJ 08754 Phone: (732) 929-2147 \| Email: CBlock@co.ocean.nj.us
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CDBG Application Files

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