Rrem program

Through RREM Pathway C, in which the state assigns a general contractor to oversee the reconstruction, that contractor would be responsible for ensuring these standards have been satisfied and for setting up the final inspections. His Windsor Avenue home, which was his permanent residence, is perched on a white sand beach along Goose Creek, with direct access to Barnegat Bay. He decided to sell the property even before Sandy struck. Not only did he lose all his appliances, he lost dozens of personal items, including guitars, amps and records.

Brancato received a certificate of occupancy from the township on May 30, , but later had to have his house tested for lead paint. That happened in December He only wanted to lift the one section of his home that was below base flood elevation, not the entire structure. He encountered a lot of confusion during the process — that part of the experience seemed to be universal. His home was not substantially damaged, one of the few on Ortley Beach to avoid that designation, so he was not compelled to raise the home.

Jeffrey said he didn't want to end up being on the hook for some of the bill and never had any clarity on what aspects of the project he might be financially responsible for. Ultimately, he and his wife decided not to accept the money. The Tobers in Monmouth Beach were uncomfortable with the idea of not having control over their project but nervous about the consequences of running the project themselves.

Not only are unforeseen costs not covered, but RREM puts a deed restriction on the home of those who choose to serve as their own general contractor to ensure that they fulfill program requirements. If the homeowner were to sell the home prior to meeting the residency requirement, a portion of the loan would be due upon sale. DCA must receive approval from the U. The amendment process will include a public hearing and a public comment period. Additionally, in instances where homeowners with completed projects are required to repay excess grant funds, they will now be eligible to apply to DCA for an extreme financial hardship allowance.

This includes homeowners who have lost their homes to foreclosure, the heirs of program participants who have died, and homeowners who have declared bankruptcy.