NJ Department of Environmental Protection
Voluntary home buyout program for properties in flood-prone areas. State purchases homes at pre-storm fair market value, allowing homeowners to relocate to safer areas. Property is permanently preserved as open space.
Purchase at fair market value based on pre-storm assessment
Official program page checked live on 2026-06-17.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Documents you will likely need
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Deadline: Applications accepted on rolling basis
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