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O.C.E.A.N., Inc.
40 Washington St.
P.O. Box 1029
Toms River, NJ
08753
732-244-5333
732-349-4227 Fax |
O.C.E.A.N., INC.’s PROGRAMS
Weatherization
The Weatherization program is designed to address
the needs of cost-burdened, low-income Ocean County residents, unable to
afford the added expense of repairing or replacing items in their home
that if repaired or replaced, could help them reduce or eliminate high
energy bills.
Eligibility is based on income
guidelines from the federal government.
Program services include, but are not limited
to:
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Energy audit
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Broken glass repair
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Weather-stripping and/or caulking of doors and windows
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Insulating attics and crawlspaces
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Replacement of primary doors and windows
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Skirting mobile homes
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Hot water heater jackets
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Furnace repair or replacement
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Hot water heater repair or replacement
Weatherization services are available to income eligible
homeowners at no cost. Services are available to tenants as well
as homeowners. If the applicant is renting, the landlord must agree
to pay 25% of the cost of shell weatherization, and 50% of the cost for
heating system replacement, in order for the tenant to receive services.
For questions or to request an application, please contact the Weatherization Department at (732) 244-9041,
Ext. 17.
Home Energy Assistance
The Home Energy Universal Program provides assistance
to households that meet income
guidelines from the federal government and are unable to pay their
heating bill due to hardship or circumstances beyond their control.
Assistance is provided through a one-time payment in a given heating season.
Emergency assistance for home energy clients is based on the availability
of funds.
Individual programs are:
Gift of Warmth: A one-time per year
assistance program for customers of NJ Natural Gas (NJNG) who are having
trouble paying their NJNG bill.
Call Home Energy for information or to request an
application at 732-244-9041.
NJ Shares: A one-time per year assistance
program for customers of Jersey Central Power & Light, Atlantic Electric, and New Jersey Natural
Gas, who are having trouble paying their utility bill. Assistance
is available when funding permits. Clients must schedule an appointment
to meet with a member of the Home Energy staff to apply for funding.
Call Home Energy for information or to request an
application at 732-244-9041.
Cooling Assistance: Applicants who meet income
eligibility and have a doctor’s note documenting that they or a resident
member of their household are in medical need of air conditioning during
the summer heat, may receive cooling assistance if funds are available.
Call Home Energy for information or to request an application at 732-244-9041.
Housing
The goal of the Housing Division of O.C.E.A.N.,
Inc. is to increase the supply of safe, sanitary, and affordable housing
in Ocean County and expand access to affordable housing for low-income
households.
Services available through the Housing Division
of O.C.E.A.N., Inc. are:
| Rentals: |
O.C.E.A.N., Inc. provides affordable rental housing
to low-income families by building new housing units or by rehabilitating
existing units. O.C.E.A.N., Inc. has completed and rents forty-six (46)
single-family homes in Ocean County since this program began.
O.C.E.A.N., Inc., provides One-Bedroom Senior Rental
units at the Macedonia/O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Senior Complex for income eligible
senior residents.
Macedonia/O.C.E.A.N., Senior Residence Lakewood, NJ
(Seniors 55 and Older)
144 John Street
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone (732) 730-1374
Fax (732) 730-8132
E-mail debbiebellas@aol.com |
We’re proud of our homes !!! View
samples.
Interested families must establish eligibility.
Eligible applicants will be placed on a waiting list and notified when homes are
available for rent. For more information, call 732-244-5333 Ext. 914, or Contact us
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| Home Construction: |
O.C.E.A.N., Inc. is a registered builder in New
Jersey. The goal of the Home Construction Program is to assist low
and moderate income families in realizing the American dream of owning
their own home. |
O.C.E.A.N., Inc. can assist families in locating available
land, inform them on financial assistance programs available for homebuyers,
and can build a home from a few select models. To view sample models,
click on the photo of the Home below.
For more information on this program, call 732-244-5333,
Ext. 914.
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for Construction Models
| Housing Counseling: |
O.C.E.A.N., Inc. is the US Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD)’s certified housing counseling agency for Ocean
County. The Housing Counselor provides counseling to clients on a variety
of housing issues which can include: mortgage counseling, HECM (reverse
mortgage), homeless prevention, foreclosure, default and delinquency, tenant/landlord mediation,
and credit counseling. Some FEMA funding is also available
to assist eligible applicants with one month’s rent or mortgage payment
in cases of emergency and to prevent homelessness. Interested individuals and families should contact
the O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Housing Counselor (732-244-2351 Ext. 14). |
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First Time Home
Buyer:
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O.C.E.A.N., Inc. is the administrator for the Ocean
County Consortium’s First Time Homebuyer program. The program brings
together County government agencies with many area lenders including O.C.E.A.N.,
Inc. in a cooperative effort to increase the opportunity for homeownership
among the county’s low to moderate income households.
Interested individuals and families should contact
the O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Housing Counselor (732-244-2351 Ext. 14). The
program utilizes HUD income guidelines to determine eligibility.
All eligible applicants must attend a free introductory seminar that covers
the basics of home buying and homeownership including topics such as
determining how much you can afford, the importance of your credit report,
the mortgage application process, and a review of homeownership responsibilities.
Those who do not qualify for the First Time Homebuyer
program may decide to utilize other O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Housing Counseling
services to obtain assistance in developing a savings plan, repairing and
maintaining good credit, and budgeting for homeownership. |
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