NJ HOME Program Homeowner Rehabilitation

NJ Department of Community Affairs

Waitlist Home Repair

About This Program

Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program administered by NJ DCA provides forgivable loans for substantial rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes. Loan is forgiven after affordability period (typically 10-15 years). Administered through participating municipalities.

Forgivable loan for major rehabilitation, no repayment if affordability period completed

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.

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

Key Details

  • Forgivable loan for major home rehabilitation
  • Income at or below 80% AMI
  • Forgiven after 10-15 year affordability period
  • Administered through participating municipalities
  • Limited availability, check with Morris County

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Pequannock, 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 Pequannock early keeps your application moving.

Get matched with a contractor

This program is usually a forgivable loan: you owe nothing if you stay in the home for the set period, but it may place a lien on the property until then.

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

Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Limited funding, check municipal availability

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