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Ocean County Department of Planning

CDBG Application Files

CDBG Application Guidelines.docx

CDBG Application Submission Requirements.docx

CDBG FY 2021 Application.docx

HUD Matrix Code Table

HUD Matrix Code Definitions

HUD National Objective Code Descriptions

Three-Year Priority Objectives

Suggested Format for Categorically Excluded Projects (HUD)

Environmental Regulation (HUD)

CPD Performance Measurement Outcome System Q&A

CDBG-CV APPLICATION

Voucher Procedures

Designated Target Neighborhoods (DTN):

Ocean County DTN List 2014

Designated Target Neighborhoods - All Maps

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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).

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.

FY2021 CDBG Applications Now Live

The County of Ocean is now accepting CDBG Applications for the 2021 Fiscal Year. Please download and complete the Application below while making sure to review both the Application Guidelines and Submission Requirements attachments. Applications will be accepted no later than February 12th 2021, at 4:00pm.

Part 1: FY2021 CDBG Application
Part 2: Application Submission Requirements
Part 3: Application Guidelines

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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 Administrators 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 Administrators
1401 Beaver Dam Road, Suite 202
PO Box 945
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
(732) 503-4245

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, 2020
Household Size	Extremely Low 30% Limits	Very Low Income 50% Limits	Low Income 80% Limits
1 Person	23,000	38,300	54,950
2 Person	26,500	43,800	62,800
3 Person	29,550	49,250	70,650
4 Person	32,800	54,700	78,500
5 Person	35,450	59,100	84,800
6 Person	38,050	63,500	91,100
7 Person	40,700	67,850	97,350
8 Person	44,120	72,250	103,650

Source: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/home-datasets/files/HOME_IncomeLmts_State_NJ_2020.pdf

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

FY 2021 Action Plan Meeting Schedule

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MEETING	LOCATION	DATE	TIME
Action Plan Pre-Development Public Hearing	WebEx Meeting - See website for access code.*	December 8, 2020 (Tuesday)	4:00 p.m.
CDBG Organization Meeting	WebEx Meeting - See website for access code.*	December 8, 2020 (Tuesday)	6:00 p.m.
Project Status Update Letter Due to Ocean County	- -	December 18, 2020 (Friday)	4:30 p.m.
FY 2021 CDBG APPLICATIONS DUE	- -	February 12, 2021 (Friday)	4:00 p.m.
Regional Non-Profits/Public Service Sub-Committee	129 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor, Planning Conference Room \| Toms River *	March 9, 2021 (Tuesday)	10:00 a.m.
CDBG Steering Committee Meeting	129 Hooper Avenue, 2nd Floor, Cafeteria \| Toms River *	March 9, 2021 (Tuesday)	6:00 p.m.
County Housing Advisory Committee (CHAC)	129 Hooper Avenue, 1st Floor, Planning Conference Room \| Toms River *	March 11, 2021 (Thursday)	10:00 a.m.
Draft Action Plan Due from Brick, Lakewood, Toms River, and Jackson	- -	March 12, 2021 (Friday)	4:30 p.m.
Project Eligibility Determination and CDBG Process	- -	March 2021	- -
30-Day Public Comment Period	- -	March 15 - April 14, 2021	- -
Action Plan Public Hearing	129 Hooper Avenue, 2nd Floor, Cafeteria \| Toms River*	April 6, 2021 (Tuesday)	4:30 p.m.
Ocean County Board of Commissioners Pre-Board Meeting	101 Hooper Avenue., 3rd Floor, Room 304 \| Toms River *	April 28, 2021 (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 5, 2021 (Wednesday)	4:00 p.m.
Action Plan Submit to HUD (45 days prior to program year start date)	- -	May 14, 2021 (Friday)	- -
Consolidated Program Year Begins (CDBG & HOME)	- -	July 1, 2021	- -

		Director Gary Quinn Ocean County Commissioner Gary Quinn is serving as the 2021 Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. Read more
		Deputy Director Gerry P. Little serves as liaison to the Ocean County Road Department, Veteran Services Bureau, Ocean County Board of Health. Read more
		Commissioner Virginia E. Haines serves as chairwoman of Parks and Recreation, Natural Lands and the Department of Information Technology. Read more
		Commissioner John P. Kelly serves as Director of Law and Public Safety and Finance as well as Chair to the Office of Engineering. 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. 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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