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This program is funded through the Community Development Block Grant for the purpose of issuing up to $25,000 in home improvement loans to eligible residents in Franklin Township, Somerset County. All homes must be owner-occupied. The Housing Rehabilitation Program allows the home owner to borrow funds from the Township to pursue work on your home. This program is designed to assist homeowners in contractor grade, violations, like-for-like repairs and improvements and to ensure your home is code compliant while also addressing the housing quality standards for the Community Development Grant Program.

 Typical Repairs Accepted:  Required Documents:
  • Roofs
  • Gutters and leaders
  • Windows and doors
  • Heating
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Bathrooms
  • Kitchens
  • Furnace/AC
  • Egress 
  • Application
  • Current tax return
  • Copy of paystubs
  • Copy of homeowners insurance declaration page
  • Copy of deed

 

For questions, please email the Housing Rehabilitation Administrator

This program is available to owner-occupants whose gross income does not exceed the limits of the below chart:

Number of family members

 Gross Income

 1

$57,000 

 2

$65,100 

 3

 $73,260

 4

$81,360 

 5

$87,900 

 6

$94,380 

 7

 $100,920

 8

 $107,400

 

If you wish to have an existing housing rehabilitation mortgage discharged or subordinated please visit the Affordable Housing page.

  • Mmembership

    Housing Rehab Application

Frequently Asked Questions:

Questions regarding the program or eligibility requirements should be addressed to Christine Woodbury, at Christine.Woodbury@franklinnj.gov or via phone at 732-873-2500 x6215

  • Housing Rehabilitation Program

    • How do I apply for the Housing Rehabilitation Program?

      To apply to the Franklin Township Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program is one of the following:

      Online application available at https://franklintwp.seamlessdocs.com/f/HousingRehabApplication

      Download, print, fill out and mail or drop off application to:

      Housing Rehabilitation Administrator
      Planning/Zoning Department
      475 DeMott Lane
      Somerset, NJ 08873

    • What Is a Deferred Payment Loan?

      A Deferred Payment loan is a non-interest bearing loan in which payment is deferred until the sale or transfer of the property.
    • What Is the Home Improvement Program?

      The Franklin Township, Somerset County Home Improvement Program is funded by Franklin Township with Community Development Block Grant Funds. The pur­pose of the program is to help you rehabilitate your home. Housing Rehabilitation Program
    • What type of assistance Is available through the program?

      A deferred payment loan of up to $25,000 is offered through this program.

      In addition, program staff will prepare a detailed work write-up, review the contractor bids, perform in-progress inspections to assure quality work and a final inspection at the completion of work

    • What type of improvements are eligible?

      The repair or replacement of substandard heating, electrical and plumbing systems, structural repairs, repairs to correct code viola­tions, and stabilization measures, energy saving measures, such as new windows and storm doors. Those improvements that will upgrade the home to standard condition.
    • What type of properties are eligible to participate In the program?

      Owner-occupied 1 and 2 family homes.
    • Who funds the Housing Rehabilitation Program?

      The Franklin Township, Somerset County Home Improvement Program  is funded by Franklin Township with Community Development Block Grant Funds. The purpose of the program is to help you rehabilitate your home.

      Housing Rehabilitation Program

    • Who Is eligible for the Deferred Payment Loan?

       This program is available to owner-occupants whose gross income does not exceed the limits of:

       Number of family members:  Gross Income
       1 $57,000 
       2 $65,100 
       3  $73,260
       4 $81,360 
       5 $87,900 
       6 $94,380 
       7  $100,920
       8  $107,400

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