Community & Economic Development

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

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.

FY 2024 Annual Action Plan

Click here to view the following documents:
FY 2024 Action Plan Pre-Development Public Hearing #1 Legal Notice
FY 2024 Action Plan Pre-Development Public Hearing #1 Announcement

Click here to access the FY 2024 CDBG Organization Meeting Announcement

FY 2022 CAPER (draft)

Click here to view the following documents:
FY 2022 Ocean County CAPER Draft
FY 2022 CAPER Public Hearing #4 Legal Notice
FY 2022 CAPER Public Hearing #4 Announcement

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 June 15, 2023
Household Size	Extremely Low 30% Limits	Very Low Income 50% Limits	Low Income 80% Limits
1 Person	27,100	45,150	66,300
2 Person	31,000	51,600	75,750
3 Person	34,850	58,050	85,200
4 Person	38,700	64,500	94,650
5 Person	41,800	69,700	102,250
6 Person	44,900	74,850	109,800
7 Person	48,000	80,000	117,400
8 Person	51,100	85,150	124,950

Source: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/home-datasets/files/HOME_IncomeLmts_State_NJ_2023.pdf

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

FY 2024 Action Plan Meeting Schedule and Timeline

The meeting marked with an asterisk (*) will be held in a hybrid format, allowing attendees to choose between in-person or virtual participation. To acces the virtual join information, visit https://planning.co.ocean.nj.us/frmCECommDev. If you prefer to receive the meeting details from County staff, please email ocplanning@co.ocean.nj.us or telephone (732)-929-2054. Please be aware that dates and times may be subject to change. View Printable PDF

MEETING	LOCATION	DATE	TIME
Action Plan Pre-Development Public Hearing #1	129 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor, Planning Conference Room \| Toms River*	December 5th, 2023 (Tuesday)	4:00 P.M.
CDBG Organization Meeting	129 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor, Planning Conference Room \| Toms River*	December 5th, 2023 (Tuesday)	6:00 P.M.
Project Status Update Letter Due to Ocean County		December 15, 2023 (Friday)	4:30 P.M.
FY 2024 CDBG APPLICATIONS DUE		February 16, 2024 (Friday)	4:00 P.M.
Regional Non-Profits/Public Service Sub-Committee	129 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor, Planning Conference Room \| Toms River*	March 5, 2024 (Tuesday)	10:00 A.M.
CDBG Steering Committee Meeting	129 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor, Planning Conference Room \| Toms River*	March 5, 2024 (Tuesday)	6:00 P.M.
County Housing Advisory Committee (CHAC) Meeting	129 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor, Planning Conference Room \| Toms River	March 7, 2024 (Thursday)	10:00 A.M.
Draft Action Plan Due from Brick, Toms River, Jackson, & Lakewood		March 8, 2024 (Friday)	4:30 P.M.
Project Eligibility Determination and CDBG Process		March 2024
30-Day Public Comment Period/FY 2024 Action Plan		March 11, 2024 - April 10, 2024
Action Plan Public Hearing #2	129 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor, Planning Conference Room \| Toms River*	April 2, 2024 (Tuesday)	4:30 P.M.
Ocean County Board of Commissioners Pre-Board Meeting	101 Hooper Avenue, 3rd Floor, Room 304 \| Toms River	April 24, 2024 (Wednesday)	4:00 P.M.
Ocean County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting \| Public Hearing #3 \| (Authorization to Submit to HUD)	101 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor, Commissioner Meeting Room 119 \| Toms River	May 1, 2024 (Wednesday)	4:00 P.M.
Action Plan Submit to HUD		May 10, 2024 (Friday)
Consolidated Program Year Begins (CDBG & HOME)		July 1, 2024
15-Day Public Comment Period/FY 2023 CAPER		August 29, 2024 - September 12, 2024
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) /FY 2023 Public Hearing #4	129 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor, Planning Conference Room \| Toms River*	September 17, 2024 (Tuesday)	4:30 P.M.
FY 2023 CAPER Submit to HUD		September 26, 2024 (Thursday)

Requirements for Municipalities

1st Municipal Public Hearing to be held no later than 1/16/2024 (Tuesday)

2nd Municipal Public Hearing to be held no later than 2/26/2024(Tuesday)

Resolution appointing CDBG Representative due prior to 3/5/2024 (Tuesday)

		Director Joseph H. Vicari Ocean County Commissioner Joseph H. Vicari is an experienced and staunch advocate for consumers, seniors, education, tourism, and the local business community. He is serving as the Director of the Board of Commissioner for 2023. Read more
		Deputy Director Gary Quinn Commissioner Gary Quinn serves as the Deputy Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners for 2023. 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 Virginia E. Haines Commissioner Virginia E. “Ginny” Haines, a lifelong resident of Ocean County, brings years of public service and leadership experience to the Board of Commissioners. She was sworn into her third three-year term on the Board during its organization meeting Jan. 4, 2023. Read more
		Commissioner John P. Kelly Commissioner John P. Kelly has been an Ocean County elected official since 1993. He was sworn into his 11th three-year term on the Board of Commissioners during the Board’s organization meeting Jan. 4, 2023. Read more
Michael J. Fiure, County Administrator 101 Hooper Ave. Admin Building Toms River, NJ 08754 Phone: (732) 929-2147 \| Email: MFiure@co.ocean.nj.us
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