Affordable Housing
There are different types of affordable housing units throughout New Jersey. Public Housing is the largest group of affordable.
- Richard Bolan, Construction and Zoning Official
201-794-5307
rbolan@fairlawn.org
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for reaching out about affordable housing opportunities. The affordable housing developments located within the Borough of Fair Lawn are administered by several different Administrative Agents, all of which are required to advertise new affordable housing units on the State's New Jersey Housing Resource Center website (https://www.nj.gov/njhrc/find-housing/). This website contains housing opportunities in and near Fair Lawn as well as in other areas throughout the State. We would recommend monitoring the website as needed and applying to be considered for an affordable housing unit to as many developments as are of interest."
Affordable Housing
Introduction:
There are different types of affordable housing units throughout New Jersey. Public Housing is the largest group of affordable housing and it is funded by Federal Government (HUD). There are also various State Housing Programs including “Mount Laurel” housing (COAH).
State Housing Programs
There are State Housing Programs including “Mount Laurel” housing (COAH). These units can be for sale or rent. The units in Fair Lawn on Plaza Road are known as Crossings at Radburn and will be governed by State rules. An administrative agent is retained by the developer. The local Municipal Housing Liaison oversees the process to ensure that all regulations are complied with. For new developments, advertising should begin four (4) months prior to the anticipated occupancy. Regional preference may be granted but a municipal preference is not permitted by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. There is a period of time during which applicants can apply. Applicants are required to supply financial and household information. If they qualify, the applicant is placed on a list. During the initial period of accepting applications, all qualifying individuals in the region are given equal weight. At the close of the advertised time period, an acceptable and secure computer program randomly assigns numbers to the qualifying individuals and the list is generated. This is a public event and any and all interested parties may attend. After the close of the initial period, any new eligible applicants are placed at the end of the list. When applications are available, it will be posted on the Borough website. Applications become available after construction has begun
The link to the State's website where all new affordable housing units are required to be advertised is included below. I would recommend that applicants check this website at least once a month (Units have to be advertised for a minimum of 60 days on this website so even if they check it once per month they should be fine).
https://www.nj.gov/njhrc/find-housing/
Check Fair Lawns website for new projects and information as to how to apply
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Fairlawn.org - Departments - Affordable housing
Federally Funded Public Housing
Most housing authorities own and manage their own complexes independently. Eligibility is limited to people earning less than 80 percent of median family income as defined by Federal rule. Many housing authorities have waiting lists. Federal rule allows them to give priority to people who live or work in the communities they serve. Sites that provide federal housing can be found at www.hud.gov. or by calling 212-264-8000, which is the office of the Regional Administrator (New York/New Jersey). There are no federally funded housing units administered by the Borough of Fair Lawn as these types of units do not fall under local jurisdiction.