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SUMMIT'S AH PLAN OVERVIEW & PROGRESS
Historic Background
In 1975 the New Jersey Supreme Court determined, in So. Burlington Cty. NAACP v. Borough of Mount Laurel (Mount Laurel I) that every developing municipality in New Jersey had an affirmative obligation to provide for its fair share of affordable housing. In a subsequent decision in 1983 (Mount Laurel II), the Court acknowledged that the vast majority of municipalities had ignored this constitutional obligation. The Court in that decision refined this obligation to focus primarily on those municipalities that had portions of their boundaries within the growth area as delineated in a document that was the precursor to the State Development and Redevelopment Plan. The Court also called for the state legislature to enact legislation that would save municipalities from the burden of having the courts determine their affordable housing needs. The result of this decision was the adoption of the Fair Housing Act in 1985 as well as the creation of the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH), which became the state agency responsible for overseeing the manner in which New Jersey’s municipalities address their low and moderate income housing needs.
Affordable Housing 101
- Overview of Affordable Housing (AH) & Summit Progress Chart (as of 11/14/2022)
- AH PowerPoint Presentation (presented at the 11/14/2022 council meeting)
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR AFFORABLE HOUSING?
Based on your earnings and the number of people in your household, do you qualify for affordable housing? Using the gross income on the last pay stub of the year or on your prior year's tax return for
HOUSEHOLD SIZE | MAXIMUM GROSS HOUSEHOLD INCOME |
---|---|
1 Person | $69,344 |
2 Person | $79,251 |
3 Person | $89,157 |
4 Person | $99,063 |
5 Person | $106,988 |
6 Person | $114,913 |
7 Person | $122,838 |
8+ Person | $130,763 |
*Full Income Limit Chart for Region 2 |
all household members can act as a loose guide. The following chart can help you determine if you qualify based on your income and household size. Still not sure? Please use the sign-up sheet below to pre-qualify and enter the random selection pool or call us at (908) 777-7752.
Sign-up for Summit's affordable housing random selection list
Please complete the pre-application information below to begin the process
ADDITIONAL HOUSING RESOURCES
Union County Human Services is dedicated to empowering all Union County individuals, families, and communities to achieve their highest level of self-sufficiency and quality of life using an accessible, inclusive, and comprehensive approach to service, delivery and care.
Speak with someone about needs for food, shelter, health & mental health services, domestic violence, job search, special medical transportation, senior services, youth services, assistance for the disabled, child immunizations, homelessness, and homelessness prevention, and more.
To learn more, visit the Union County Human Service website.
(908) 527-4847 DHSAction@ucnj.org
The Department of Community Affairs offers a series of assistance programs for low-income households including water utility assistance, overdue/ assistance with utility bills, and weatherization/home efficiency services.
To learn more and apply, visit the DCAid Service Portal.
In addition to pre-qualifying for affordable housing in Summit using our pre-qualification form above, several providers offer you the ability to pre-qualify for housing in other municipalities throughout NJ. Once such provider is CGP& H - https://www.affordablehomesnewjersey.com/. Like ours, their website will allow you to prequalify for housing in several other NJ municipalities.
Another provider allowing for pre-qualification for affordable housing in several municipalities across NJ include Piazza & Associates - https://www.piazzanj.com/affordable-housing/. Like our website, their site will allow you to prequalify for housing in several other NJ municipalities.
(877) 428-8844
(888) 576-5529
The LSNJLAW Hotline is open from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM - Monday - Friday
(908) 688-7586
The Salvation Army (Elizabeth, NJ) provide several services for those in need including an emergency shelter and referral/advocacy services. For more information please click the Salvation Army logo, web link above, or call (908)-352-7057.
Family Promise Union County offers scattered site shelter to families in need in the community. FPUC provides a holistic approach, through a comprehensive set of services, to families experiencing homelessness and families at-risk of homelessness in Union County, New Jersey.
NJ State Department of Family Development's WorkFirst NJ (WFNJ) provides eligible clients with Emergency Assistance (EA) in certain situations. These benefits include, but are not limited to: essential food, clothing, shelter and household furnishings; temporary rental assistance or back rent or mortgage payments; utility payments (such as heat, water, electric); transportation to search for housing; and moving expenses.
Eligible persons include those who are homeless or at immediate risk of becoming homeless, and those who have experienced a substantial loss of housing, food, clothing or household furnishings due to fire, flood or similar disaster.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark offers a list of emergency shelters. These locations help people become self-sufficient by giving them an opportunity for decision making and for assuming responsibility for improving their situation under the supervision, support, and guidance of shelter staff.
The YWCA Union County’s Emergency Shelter Program provides a safe, comfortable environment for women and children in need of immediate safety. The shelter is in an undisclosed location, and staff 24/7 by caring and compassionate Shelter Advocates. Women and their children can stay for up to 90 days. To connect with our Emergency Shelter, call our Hotline at (908) 355-4357.
The YWCA Union County’s Supportive Housing Program provides long-term housing, up to two years. Supportive Housing is for women with children. This program is designed to allow women additional time to build self-sufficiency and independence.
The Legal FAQs for Renters page has local legal information on residential (not commercial) renters’ issues. It is not legal advice, and you should check with your local legal aid and courts for current information.
The National Assocition of Counties recently launched their Housing Matchmaker Tool. The housing policy matchmaker aspires to be a resource for local officials, providing information that assists in understanding the elements of local housing markets, identifying key challenges and providing resources on policies that might help enhance the local housing landscape.
Download the Union County Housing Report to learn more.
MUNICIPAL AH ROLES & ORDINANCES
- Municipal Housing Liaison Role Defined
- Matthew DiLauri, QPA - Municipal Housing Liaison
- (908) 273-6404
- AH@cityofsummit.org
- Administrative Agent Role Defined
- Marc Leckington - Administrative Agent
- (908) 280-1455
- AH@cityofsummit.org
- Summit Affordable Housing Obligation
- Affordable Housing Development Fees
- Summit Affordable Housing Design Regulations Ordinances
AH PLAN, AGREEMENT, AND COURT APPROVAL
AH ANNUAL REPORTS
2023 Affordable Housing Annual Report
2024 Affordable Housing Annual Report
2025 Affordable Housing Annual Report
AH COMMITTEE MEETINGS
AH Committee Meeting Dates
YEAR | DATE | STATUS |
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2015 AH Committee | 5/28/2015 | COMPLETED |
2016 AH Committee | 1/26/2016 | COMPLETED |
2016 AH Committee | 3/22/2016 | COMPLETED |
2016 AH Committee | 6/20/2016 | COMPLETED |
2016 AH Committee | 11/30/2016 | COMPLETED |
2017 AH Committee | 6/26/2017 | COMPLETED |
2018 AH Committee | 2/28/2018 | COMPLETED |
2019 AH Committee | 1/31/2019 | COMPLETED |
2019 AH Committee (2018 Annual Report Review) | 10/1/2019 | COMPLETED |
2020 AH Committee (2019 Annual Report Review) | 2/27/2020 | COMPLETED |
2021 AH Committee (2020 Annual Report Review) | 2/3/2021 | COMPLETED |
2021 AH Committee - New Admin Agent Meet & Greet | 10/25/2021 | COMPLETED |
2022 AH Committee (2021 Annual Report Review) | 2/7/2022 | COMPLETED |
2022 Fall Committee Update | 11/10/2022 | COMPLETED |
2023 AH Committee (2022 Annual Report Review) | 2/13/2023 | COMPLETED |
2024 AH Committee (2023 Annual Report Review | February 2024 | N/A |
AH COMMITTEE AGENDAS & MINUTES
- 2022 Annual Common Council Meeting Report - Tuesday, February 21, 2023 @ 7:30pm
- 2022 Annual AH Committee Meeting - Monday, February 13, 2023 @ 6:00pm via ZOOM
- AGENDA: Download the 2/13/2023 Agenda with ZOOM info
- ANNUAL REPORT: Download the 2022 Annual AH Report
- MINUTES: Download the 2/13/2023 minutes
- NOTICE: Download the 2/13/2023 Publication Notice
- VIDEO RECORDING: Download and watch the 2/13/2023 AH Committee Meeting
- Please review the the city web calendar for the next scheduled meeting.
- 2021 Annual Common Council Meeting Report - Monday, February 15, 2022 @ 7:30pm
- 2021 Annual AH Committee Meeting - Monday, February 7, 2022 @ 6:00pm via ZOOM
- AGENDA: Download the 2/7/2022 Agenda
- MINUTES: Download the 2/7/2022 minutes
- Please review the the city web calendar for the next scheduled meeting.
- New Admin Agent Meet & Greet - Monday, October 25, 2021 @ 6pm-6:40pm via Zoom
- AGENDA: Introduction/Q&A with the City's new Administrative Agent: Marc Leckington (https://leckingtonadvisors.com/)
- MINUTES: Download the 10/25/2021 Minutes
- Please review the the city web calendar for the next scheduled meeting.
- 2020 Annual Common Council Meeting Report - Monday, February 17, 2020 @ 7:30pm via Zoom
- 2020 Annual AH Committee Meeting - Wednesday, February 3, 2021 @ 6:30pm via Zoom (See agenda for Zoom details)
- AGENDA: Download the 2/3/2021 agenda
- MINUTES: Download the 2/3/2020 minutes
- Please review the the city web calendar for the next scheduled meeting.
- 2019 Annual AH Commitee Meeting - Thursday, February 27, 2020 @ 6:30pm - City Hall (Whitman Conference Room)
- AGENDA: Download the 2/27/2020 agenda
- MINUTES: Download the 2/27/2020 minutes
- Please review the the city web calendar for the next scheduled meeting.