Vacant Rental Improvement Program (V-RIP)

Pre-Application for Rental Property Owners

Welcome to the pre-application process for the Vacant Rental Improvement Program, administered by the Essex County Land Bank. This program is designed to provide funding for the rehabilitation of vacant residential units, transforming them into safe, quality, and affordable rental options. Please fill out this form to help us assess your preliminary eligibility and to gather necessary information for the formal application process. Once funding is secured, you will be contacted to submit a formal application.

Vacant Rental Improvement Program (V-RIP) Pre-Application for Rental Property Owners

Personal Information

First Name

Last name

Phone

Street Address

City

Zip

Property Details

Type of Property: (Select one)

If Other, please specify

Is the property currently vacant?

How long has the property been vacant? [Months/Years]

Ownership Details

Are you the legal owner of the property?

How long have you owned the property? [Enter Period]

Program Interest and Funding Needs

Please describe your intended plans for rehabilitation of the property

What is your estimated cost for the complete rehabilitation of the property? [Enter Amount]

How much funding are you seeking from the program? (Note: The minimum request is $50,000; the maximum is $75,000)

Compliance and Commitments

Are you willing to execute a 10-year rental covenant that subjects the assisted units to rent limits and other regulatory requirements?

How much do you currently charge, or plan to charge for rent, based on the projected size of your units?

Please provide any additional information or comments that you think are relevant to your pre-application

Acknowledgment: By submitting this pre-application, you confirm that all provided information is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you agree to be contacted for further details regarding your application

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