Trenton Urgent Rehabilitation Program (TURP)

How it works

The Trenton Urgent Rehabilitation Program (TURP) is a Housing Rehabilitation Program for qualifying City of Trenton homeowners. The city says the program provides up to $5,000 in financial assistance to homeowners with an urgent or accessibility-related repair need. Assistance is provided as a grant, and the page specifically says no lien will be filed on the property.

What the money covers

Funds must be used for repairs that either:

• pose an immediate risk to the homeowner’s health and safety, or
• provide accessibility improvements for elderly or disabled homeowners.

The page lists examples of urgent repairs / rehabilitation work, including:

• Heaters
• Water heaters
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Sewer
• Severely leaking roof

The page also lists accessibility repairs such as:

• Wheelchair ramps
• Grab bars in showers
• Accessible toilets

It further mentions a Lead Service Line Replacement Program Grant: if you have participated in or are planning to participate in the TWW Lead Service Line Replacement program, you may be eligible to receive funding to cover the owner expense of the project.

Amounts and matching

• Up to $5,000 per qualifying homeowner.
• The page does not mention any matching requirement.
• The page does not mention a forgivable term or repayment terms because it states the assistance is a grant.

How to apply

The page says to:

1. Have a licensed professional evaluate the rehabilitation need.
2. Complete the City of Trenton Urgent Rehabilitation Program application.
3. Submit an application.
4. After the application and supporting documents are compiled, contact the City of Trenton to schedule an appointment to review the application and documents.

The page also notes that same-day appointments are available but must be made in advance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Timing and deadlines

The city page states that the City is currently accepting applications. No closing date or deadline is shown on the page.