Camden, New Jersey · Grant
City of Camden Neighborhood Improvement Program
Run by City of Camden Bureau of Housing Services
The City of Camden pays for needed repairs, up to $15,000 per household, in owner-occupied single-family homes, including heating and hot water systems, roofing, storm windows, electrical and plumbing work. Income limits apply, applications are in person, and seniors and disabled residents get priority. City of Camden homes only.
Amounts
How much you get
The city pays for the eligible repairs found at inspection; estimated repair costs can't exceed the program maximum of $15,000 per household.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 5 of these.
Your home is in Camden, New Jersey.
The home must be in the City of Camden. Priority goes to Whitman Park, Liberty Park, Bergen Square, Coopers Poynt, Dudley, Marlton, Centerville, Morgan Village and senior citizens citywide.
Household income under the program's limits: $62,500 for 1 person up to $117,850 for 8.
People in your home Income at or below 1 $62,500 2 $71,400 3 $80,350 4 $89,250 5 $96,400 6 $103,550 7 $110,700 8 $117,850 Owner-occupant of a single-family home for at least one year before applying, and current on the mortgage, taxes, water and sewer.
Applicants who got help before are reviewed case by case; priority goes to those with no prior assistance.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply in person.
- Apply in person at the Bureau of Housing Services, City Hall Room 218A, with your deed, insurance policy, income proof and paid tax, water and sewer bills.
- After preliminary approval the city inspects the home and writes up the eligible work.
- A contractor completes the work.
Forms and instructionsCity of Camden Neighborhood Improvement Program
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does City of Camden Neighborhood Improvement Program pay?
Up to $15,000.
Is there an income limit?
Household income under the program's limits: $62,500 for 1 person up to $117,850 for 8.
Do renters qualify?
Owner-occupant of a single-family home for at least one year before applying, and current on the mortgage, taxes, water and sewer.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 25, 2026.
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