Under the direction of the ACIA’s Board of Commissioners, and guidance from County Administration, the Office of Community Development administers several programs on behalf of the County and its participating municipalities. Those programs include the Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). Funds are directed to projects that are designed to meet the goal of the office, which is: “to enhance the quality of Atlantic County and its communities by assisting in the provision of public and community facilities and housing, leading to an improved living environment and expanded economic opportunities principally for persons of low to moderate income.”
Programs funded through HOME include our Atlantic City Housing Rehabilitation Program, the Atlantic County HUD HOME Down Payment Assistance Program, the Atlantic City Down Payment Assistance Program and the creation of affordable housing program.
Atlantic City Housing Rehabilitation Program
CHDO Definitions - The HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) a Federal Entitlement Program has issued a new Final Rule with a publish date of July 24, 2013. Atlantic County is required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to notify its’ citizens of the following changes.
Program Administrator
Ellen Hiltner
609-343-2390
hiltner_ellen@aclink.org
Director of Community Development
Robert McGuigan
609-343-2390
mcguigan_bob@aclink.org
Since 2001, the ACIA has administered the Community Development Block Grant for Atlantic County Urban County. During this time, over 22 million dollars has gone to hundreds of eligible projects. Learn More...
The ACIA provides municipalities with resources and expertise in a wide range of programs which allow them to service their residents efficiently. View More...
Programs designed for assistance with purchasing or rehabilitating privately owned residences.
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The 108 Loan Program is for existing for-profit businesses while the Micro Loan Program is for existing family owned small businesses or start-up businesses.
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As a part of the HOME Investment Partnership Program, the ACIA has partnered with Community Housing Development Organizations to create over 15 new LMI housing units throughout Atlantic County. These units are made available to working families at affordable prices. Currently our two main CHDOs are Habitat for Humanity of Atlantic County and Pleasantville Housing and Redevelopment Corporation.
If you are a contractor and would like to participate and be added to our approved contractors list, please download a Contractors Application Form (updated October 2025). Please return completed application & documents to: the Atlantic County Improvement Authority, 600 Research Aviation Blvd., EHT, NJ 08234 or email the application along with attachments to: Ellen Hiltner, Home Manager at hiltner_ellen@aclink.org or Charlie Pfrommer, Home Inspector at pfrommer_charles@aclink.org
Women and Minority Businesses are encouraged to apply.
Home Program Manager
Ellen Hiltner
609-343-2390
hiltner_ellen@aclink.org