Bergen County HOME Investment Program

Bergen County Department of Community Development

Waitlist Home Repair

About This Program

Bergen County uses federal HOME funds to provide forgivable loans for home rehabilitation to income-eligible homeowners. Loans are forgiven after 5 years of continued owner occupancy and compliance with program requirements.

Forgivable loan covering major home repairs, forgiven after 5 years

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Forgivable loan up to $30,000
  • Income at or below 80% area median income
  • Must be owner-occupied in Bergen County
  • Forgiven after 5 years of compliance
  • Currently on waitlist

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Lyndhurst, NJ can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

You will likely need a contractor to apply

Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Lyndhurst early keeps your application moving.

Get matched with a contractor

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

Deadline: Currently accepting applications with waitlist

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