Mercer, New Jersey · Grant
Trenton Urgent Rehabilitation Program (TURP)
Run by City of Trenton, Department of Health & Human Services (CDBG/ESG/HOME Grants)
The City of Trenton gives income-qualified homeowners a grant of up to $5,000, with no lien, for an urgent repair that puts their health or safety at risk, such as a broken heater or water heater, unsafe electrical or plumbing, or a severely leaking roof, or for accessibility work for elderly or disabled homeowners. Only Trenton homeowners who live in the home qualify.
Amounts
How much you get
A grant of up to $5,000 for an urgent health-and-safety or accessibility repair. No lien is filed on the property.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 6 of these.
Your home is in Mercer, New Jersey.
City of Trenton homeowners only (the home must be in Trenton).
Household income under HUD's limits as published on the city's page: $66,300 for 1 person up to $124,950 for 8.
People in your home Income at or below 1 $66,300 2 $75,750 3 $85,200 4 $94,650 5 $102,250 6 $109,800 7 $117,400 8 $124,950 You must own and live in the home to be repaired.
The repair must pose an immediate risk to your health or safety, or be an accessibility improvement for an elderly or disabled homeowner.
A licensed professional has to evaluate the repair need first.
What to doHave a licensed professional (such as a plumber, electrician or HVAC contractor) look at the problem before you apply.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
You apply in person.
- Have a licensed professional evaluate the repair.
- Complete the City of Trenton Urgent Rehabilitation Program application.
- Gather your supporting documents and call the city to schedule an appointment to review them.
Forms and instructionsCity of Trenton, Trenton Urgent Rehabilitation Program (TURP)
Stacking
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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
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Trenton Urgent Rehabilitation Program (TURP) pay?
Up to $5,000.
Is there an income limit?
Household income under HUD's limits as published on the city's page: $66,300 for 1 person up to $124,950 for 8.
Do renters qualify?
You must own and live in the home to be repaired.
Do I need approval before I buy?
A licensed professional has to evaluate the repair need first. Have a licensed professional (such as a plumber, electrician or HVAC contractor) look at the problem before you apply.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 25, 2026.
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