How Much Did Bergen County Get In New CARES Act Funding?

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Bergen County recently received over $7 million in CARES Act funding.

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson on Sept. 11 announced the allocation of the remaining $1.988 billion in CARES Act funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

The allocation focuses funds towards places with households facing higher risk of eviction.

Bergen County received $7,036,810 in funding, according to a HUD news release.

"The President and Secretary Carson continue to prioritize low-income communities disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus. Over $75 million in CDBG funding will be made available to New Jersey to help residents who face a higher risk of eviction,” said HUD Regional Administrator for New York and New Jersey Lynne Patton.

Patton added that over $306 million has been made available to New Jersey to date, including the over $75 million in this latest round of funding.

The Trump Administration has maintained that no one should risk losing their home due to the coronavirus,” said HUD Secretary Ben Carson. "Today, we announce additional aid to the communities that need it the most."

According to the news release, these funds can be used to provide temporary financial assistance to meet rental obligations for up to 6 months. The funds were "focused" toward communities facing higher eviction risks, specifically:

• "Communities with high rates of individuals in industries with high job loss in states with high unemployment
• Communities with high rates of businesses in industries with high job loss in states with high unemployment; and
• Concentrations of those most at risk for transmission and risk of eviction, with higher amounts for states with high rates of coronavirus."