Ocean County invites residents, stakeholders, and organizations to participate in the public hearing for the Five-Year Consolidated Plan and the draft PY 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). This hearing offers an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the progress and outcomes of activities funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships programs, which have addressed community needs and supported low- and moderate-income individuals during the past program year.

Public Review

The draft PY 2024 CAPER will be available for public review and written comment during a 15-day comment period from August 27, 2025 - September 11, 2025 using the following methods:

Online: Visit https://www.planning.co.ocean.nj.us/frmCECommDev
In-Person Location: Ocean County Planning Department, 129 Hooper Avenue, First Floor, Toms River, NJ 08754; Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Telephone: 732-929-2054

Submitting Comments

Submit written comments by Thursday, September 11, 2025, using one of the following methods:

Mail: Ocean County Planning Department, 129 Hooper Avenue, First Floor, P.O. Box 2191, Toms River, NJ 08754
Fax: 732-244-8396
Email: ocplanning@co.ocean.nj.us

Public Hearing Details

The County will hold the PY 2024 CAPER Public Hearing on the following date:

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM
In-Person Location: Ocean County Planning Department, 129 Hooper Avenue, First Floor, Planning Conference Room, Toms River, NJ 08754-2191
Virtual Access: Visit https://planning.co.ocean.nj.us/frmHomePBoard. View Public Notices for access details.
Schedule: Visit https://www.planning.co.ocean.nj.us/frmCECommDev and view the left menu for details, including possible revisions to the schedule and timeline.

Submission to HUD

The County plans to submit to HUD on Thursday, September 26, 2025. Public feedback received during the review period will be included.

Public Participation, Equal Access, and Non-Discrimination

Ocean County encourages public participation, prioritizing engagement from low- and moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, and those with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). Accommodations, interpretation services, and translations are available upon request in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act. To request accessible documents or assistance, please contact the Ocean County Planning Department at 732-929-2054 or ocplanning@co.ocean.nj.us. The County prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.