What are the current standards for affordable housing in New Jersey?

The current standards for New Jersey counties and those in other states are on HUD’s website at: Most of the affordable housing listed is for people with low and moderate incomes. Low income is defined as at or below 50 percent of median family income.

Who is eligible for affordable housing?

Most of the affordable housing listed is for people with low and moderate incomes. Low income is defined as at or below 50 percent of median family income. Moderate income is over 50 percent, but no more than 80 percent of median family income. Some are for those with ” very low ” incomes, at or below 30 percent of median county income.

What is the township doing about affordable housing in Plainsboro?

The Township’s affordable housing activities are guided by the Department of Planning & Zoning and administered by the Plainsboro Non-Profit Housing Corporation. Ovation at Riverwalk, a rental community with a set aside of 39 affordable units for households where at least one person is 55 or older, is now in its initial marketing phase.

How are affordable housing developments listed on the MLS?

Affordable developments are listed by county. For each county, the listings appear under the formal, proper name of the municipality where the housing is located. There are several columns of information to focus on: (1) development / aka; (2) street; (3) type; (4) tenure; (5) agent; (6) phone; and (7) program.

How do I apply for low and moderate income housing in NJ?

To receive an application or any additional information contact CJHRC at 908-446-0040 from 9AM to 5 PM weekdays. This development completed in 1994 offers a total of 19 one and two bedroom low and moderate units for rent through the State of NJ Low and Moderate Income Program (Mt. Laurel).

What does the Office of affordable housing do?

As a resource for owners, sellers and residents of affordable housing; and As a trainer and resource to municipal employees. COVID-19: Our office remains closed to the public, but we are all hard at work and available during normal business hours.