Maplewood Homeowners May Be Eligible For $20K In Repair Assistance

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood residents with homes in need of repair – but who don’t have the funds to make it happen – may be able to find relief via an affordable housing program, officials say.

According to an announcement on the Maplewood municipal website, eligible homeowners can receive up to $20,000 in repair assistance through the Community Grants, Planning and Housing (CGPH) program, which assists municipalities and counties to rehabilitate homes in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Approved use of the funds can include roofs and foundations, heating and electrical, windows, insulation and plumbing, according to the CGPH website.

Applicants should live in Maplewood, own their own home and have a total gross annual household income that falls below these limits:

• 1 person household - $50,744
• 2 people - $57,993
• 3 people - $65,242
• 4 people - $72,492
• 5 people - $78,291
• 6 people - $84,090
• 7 people - $89,890
• 8 people - $95,689

According to the municipal announcement, there is no cost to apply and applications will not affect credit scores. Funds are provided as a no-interest, 10-year forgivable loan. A professional inspector oversees the process, and there is no monthly payment.

Funding is also provided for rental properties (landlords should call the below number for terms).

Interested applicants with additional questions or without internet access can call 609-664-2781.

Learn more here.

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