Mortgage relief after Hurricane Ida: What it means for New Jersey
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — Financial assistance is coming to New Jersey residents who are still reeling from Hurricane Ida's effects.
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law that will provide mortgage payment relief and foreclosure protection for homeowners impacted by Hurricane Ida.
Under the bill, mortgage payments will be paused for a year for eligible homeowners. Those dealing with foreclosure proceedings can also get a court stay if they show good cause.
To apply for assistance, homeowners must have a current mortgage on their primary residence. The Department of Community Affairs will soon open an online portal where residents can apply.
Some New Jersey residents are still recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Ida, which hit the state in September 2021.
President Joe Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the state after severe flooding impacted homes, businesses, and infrastructure, according to FEMA.
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