The latest redevelopment news and helpful information concerning the New Jersey Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) program.
“Automatic Variance” Bill For FEMA Base Elevations Passes NJ Legislature
On June 20, 2013, the NJ Senate and the NJ General Assembly unanimously approved a bill that would exempt homes affected by Superstorm Sandy from development regulations on building heights. Normally, homeowners must apply to their local municipality for a variance when construction alters the original zoning plan of the property. Given the new base flood elevations from FEMA, this bill streamlines the process for raising homes along the Jersey Shore by eliminating the variance application process under certain conditions.
Homeowners in flood zones may raise their homes to the new FEMA levels plus an additional three feet in order to qualify for flood insurance; they face the potential for a higher premium if they do not raise their homes. Unfortunately, the new heights of raised homes often conflict with local zoning laws. This bill would exempt Sandy-damaged homes from these zoning laws with the following restrictions: (1) It applies only to structures damaged in Hurricane Sandy that existed on October 28, 2012, and (2) It does not apply to homes whose original vertical and horizontal dimensions have been altered in any way since the storm, assuming that the structure could have been raised without the alteration(s). In addition to the automatic variance for raising the house, the bill also provides an automatic variance, if necessary, for constructing a staircase to match the new height of the house.
Upon being signed by Gov. Christie, the law will take effect immediately and will assist in speeding up the rebuilding and recovery process along the Jersey Shore.
Posted by Michael Bruno at: www.njredeveloper.com
Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program
2nd Pool RFQ Released for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program
The Department of Community Affairs has released the 2nd Pool Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for those interested in becoming General Contractors for homeowners under the Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation Program (RREM). The RREM program will provide up to $150,000 grants for eligible homeowners to repair, elevate or rebuild their primary residences in the following 9 targeted counties: Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, & Union.
Click here for a copy of the RFQ. Please note: Links to Exhibit E, Exhibit I and Exhibit J are embedded in the document. You must click on them and print them separately.
The deadline for submission of the RFQ is July 31, 2013, however, builders/contractors interested in becoming RREM Program qualified contractors in the second pool must have attended one of the Pre-Response Conferences.
The 2nd pool of Qualified Contractors will be announced on August 9th.
Click here for an updated RREM program timeline
Click here for RREM program Frequently Asked Questions from the 2nd pool.
Click here for RREM program Frequently Asked Questions from the 1st pool.
Click here to see the Powerpoint Presentation from the New Jersey RREM Program Pre-Bid Conference Round 2
Click here for a list of the 1st pool of approved contractors.
Click here for other business opportunities and other Sandy recovery programs.
Housing Recovery Centers Open for reNew Jersey Stronger Housing Grant Programs
Housing Recovery Centers will open in each of the nine counties most impacted by Superstorm Sandy. Eligible homeowners whose primary residences were damaged or destroyed in the storm can visit the Housing Recovery Centers to apply in-person for two reNew Jersey Stronger housing grants: the Homeowner Resettlement Program and the Homeowner Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Program.
Click here for the locations of the Housing Recovery Centers.
Advice and Tips from NJBA Members
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Taxability of Purchases of Tangible Personal Property and Services Associated with Disaster Recovery Efforts
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By WithumSmith+Brown, PC - Insurance Claim Tips
By WithumSmith+Brown, PC - Hurrican Sandy and Property Tax Relief
By Christine D. Petruzzell, Esq. & Amy Herbold, Esq., Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. - New Jersey Property Tax Information for Hurricane Sandy
By Archer & Greiner P.C., Attorneys at Law - Payroll Issues for Employers in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy
By Archer & Greiner P.C., Attorneys at Law - Rebuilding Structures In The Wake Of
Hurricane Sandy
By Clint B. Allen, Esq., Archer & Greiner P.C. - Hurricane Sandy and Property Tax Relief
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By Kelly D. Gunther, Esq. Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, Attorneys at Law - Picking Up The Pieces
By Cathy Coloff, IT Radix, LLC - Contractors and Construction Contracts
in the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
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Disaster Relief Benefits For Employees
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By: Gary Forshner, Stark & Stark - Hurricane Sandy: Repair & Reconstruction Permits & Approvals
By: Gary Forshner, Stark & Stark - Contractors and Construction Contracts in the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
By: Gary Forshner, Stark & Stark - Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla’s Hurricane Sandy Resource Page
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By: Michael A. Mongelli, Sax Macy Fromm & Co., PC - Tips to help settle claims that work with or without flood insurance
By: Phil Calinda, Millennium Custom Homes, LLC - Hurricane Sandy Legal Issues
By: Gary Forshner, Stark & Stark - Hurricane Sandy and Tax Assessments
By: Tim Duggan, Stark & Stark
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