New Jersey Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation, and Mitigation (RREM) Program
NJ Department of Community Affairs (CDBG-DR)
About This Program
Federal disaster recovery program for homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy and other qualifying storms. Provided grants for reconstruction, rehabilitation, elevation, and mitigation. Program has closed to new applicants but some projects remain in progress.
Grant amount based on documented storm damage and eligible repairs
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-24; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-05-25. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Elizabeth, NJ, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- Up to $150,000 for storm damage repair
- Superstorm Sandy and other qualifying disasters
- Program closed to new applicants
- Covered reconstruction, elevation, mitigation
- Existing applicants should check status
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Deadline: Program closed to new applicants
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