Federal Grant Award Summary

The County of Middlesex Housing and Community Development Division received a formula grant award of $1,562,120.31 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239), effective February 6, 2026 through September 30, 2034. This award enables the County to expand the supply of affordable housing for low- and very low-income residents throughout Middlesex County, New Jersey by funding housing activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance programs, acquisition and construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance.

As a participating locality under the HOME program, the County of Middlesex must submit annual action plans and Consolidated Plans to HUD detailing fund deployment strategies while ensuring all HOME-funded projects meet income targeting and affordability requirements, with assisted housing remaining affordable to low-income households for five to twenty years depending on activity type. The County will coordinate housing development efforts directly or through sub-award arrangements with developers, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to achieve program objectives and maintain comprehensive records documenting compliance with federal requirements for the performance period and five years beyond.