Real Estate Development & Management Division (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
(201) 968-0200
Hackensack
COMMUNITY HOUSING IN PARTNERSHIP (CHIP) provides affordable housing for low and moderate income persons and households by constructing and renovating residences for equitable rental tenancy.
CHIP, founded in 1989, is a 501(c) (3) non-profit corporation, certified by the State of New Jersey as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). Working with outstanding architects and engineers, CHIP enabls communities to participate in the creation of designs that are consistent with neighborhood characteristics and the desires of residents.
CHIP designs, builds, and manages affordable housing. CHIP’S role includes:
- Defining the Development Concept in partnership with realtors, bankers, public officials and interested members of the public
- Conducting feasibility studies
- Securing financial commitments
- Procuring development and construction approvals
- Marketing the project
- Constructing/Renovating affordable housing dwelling units and managing the property
For more information, please call 201-968-0200
Affordable rental housing
Options are provided through our housing affiliate, CHIP, in several municipalities in Bergen County.
SAFER HOME IMPROVEMENT
A spin-off of Greater Bergen’s Sandy Aftermath Fund for Economic Recovery is SAFER Home Improvement. This construction company provides Rapid Reconstruction and Disaster Recovery Services, including the following activities:
- Kitchen and Bath Construction
- Finished Basements
- Renovations/Additions
- Window Installation
- Home Energy Audits
For more information on Safer Home Improvement, call 201-968-0200
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Last Updated: 03/08/23
Greater Bergen Community Action (GBCA)
Greater Bergen Community Action is a 501(c) (3), not-for-profit Community Action Agency. Established in 1967, Greater Bergen is part of a nationwide network of poverty-fighting enterprises which were established as part of the nation’s effort to address the intractable and persistent problem of poverty in America.
PHASES - Program for Homeless Adolescents Seeking an Environment of Stability (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
PHASES (Program for Homeless or Runaway Adolescents Seeking an Environment of Stability) is a supportive transitional living program for youth ages 16 to 21, male and female.
Ladder Project (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
The ladder project is a NJ State Halfway house that provides intensive services for men who are recovering from chronic substance Abuse.
Energy Payment Assistance (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
Greater Bergen Community Action energy assistance programs help pay for energy bills.
High School Equivalency Program (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
Greater Bergen Community Action's free program helps participants prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam.
Greater Bergen Housing Coalition (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
The Greater Bergen Housing Coalition (GBHC) provides tenants rights assistance.
1st Bergen Federal Credit Union (sponsored by Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
A member-owned , not-for-profit, financial institution dedicated to providing members with quality financial services and products customized to meet each individual's needs.
Head Start (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
Greater Bergen Community Action's Head Start programs offer children a free, high quality pre-school education while offering services to the whole family.
Lead Remediation (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
Free testing and remediation or abatement of lead paint hazards for eligible residents of Bergen County or the City of Paterson.
Bergen County Expectant Mother's Program (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
A healthy pregnancy has direct influence on the health and development of your child. Bergen County Head Start Expectant Mother’s Program is designed to guide your family through the pregnancy with an opportunity to sign up for free quality child care from the safety of your home.
Immigrant Assistance (Greater Bergen Community Action GBCA)
Our Immigrant Assistance Program offers legal, citizenship and social services.
Bergen County Emergency Rental Relief Program
Are you a landlord with tenants facing months of outstanding rent? Has the COVID-19 pandemic caused you to fall behind on your rent?
Relief is on the way! You may be eligible for Bergen County's Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program which covers past rent and utilities up dating back to March 2020.