Other Possible Funding Sources and Related Services:
- Contact USDA Rural Development at rd.usda.gov/nj/ or 856-787-7700 for information about possible additional loans or grants for home rehabilitation projects
- For Energy Assistance Programs, visit the NJ State Energy Assistance Page or call 1-800-510-3102 or email Utilityhelp@nj211.org
- PSE&G provides assistance with utility bills. Click here
- NJ Shares assists New Jersey households who have fallen behind on their energy bills due to a temporary crisis. Click here
- Information about assistance for Hurricane Sandy victims, can be found at http://www.state.nj.us/dca/divisions/sandyrecovery/
- The Modification Program of the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan helps homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments by encouraging lenders to modify/refinance eligible mortgages to produce affordable monthly payments Click here
- HUD sponsored Credit Counseling Services provide a wide array of services throughout the State of New Jersey. Click here
For House Maintenance and Safety:
- Click here to see the Healthy Home Maintenance Checklist for information about recommended home maintenance.
- Important fire prevention information click here
For Houses Built Prior to 1978:
- Protect Your Family from Lead Hazards – Go online to the United States Environment Protection Agency (EPA) at http://www2.epa.gov/lead/protect-your-family for information on lead hazard sources and how to overcome them and to www2.epa.gov/lead/lead-safe-guide-renovate–right-color-booklet on how to protect against lead hazards during renovations or call 1 (800) 424-LEAD [5323]
For Information on Home Improvement Contractors and State Code Requirements:
- Division of Consumer Affairs provides information on Home Improvement Contractors. Click here
- Division of Consumer Affairs Residential Home Improvement Contractor Compliance Checklist. Click here
- New Jersey Division of Community Affairs, Division of Codes and Standards , Codes & Regulations . Click here
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. Click here
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunities:
For more information on discrimination or if anyone feels they are a victim of discrimination, please contact the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights at 1-866-405-3050 or Click here.
