The contract is for the rehabilitation of Dottie's House rental units in Brick Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, to provide affordable housing. The contract was awarded to Homes Now, Inc., a qualified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), with a total contract amount of $125,400.00. The contract is funded through the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which requires a minimum of 15% of the annual HOME funds to be allocated to qualified CHDOs for the production of affordable rental housing. Key aspects of the contract include:
• The contract amount was increased by $20,900.00 to reflect the allocation of additional HOME funds.
• The contract is for a term of one year, starting from January 18, 2023.
• The contract is subject to the terms and conditions of the CHDO Agreement Amendment.
• The Director and Clerk of the Board are authorized to execute the CHDO Agreement Amendment and any other necessary documents.