Hopewell Township, New Jersey

Hopewepp Township

Affordable Housing

Anne Moore, Municipal Housing Liaison
609-737-0605 ext. 631.
E-mail – amoore@hopewelltwp.org

First Sustainable Group Home for People with Disabilities

RENTALS

Hopewell Township currently has affordable one and two bedroom apartments available for persons age 55 and over on Denow Road in the Hopewell Gardens complex. Non-age restricted rental units are also available in the complex for persons with disabilities. Call 609-466-5764 for further information.

FOR SALE/RESALE

Hopewell Township’s sale units are located in the Brandon Farms and Pennington Point (ages 55 and over) developments. They consist of one, two and three bedroom condominiums and townhouses. This program is managed for the township by Housing Affordability Services (HAS), a State agency located in Trenton. Available units are posted on the website: www.njhousing.gov for a period of two weeks during which time applications are accepted for that unit only. This website provides information on lower-cost housing throughout the State of New Jersey. For further information call 609-278-7505 or 609-737-0605, ext. 631.

UNITS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

House

Further Information About Affordable Housing

The Affordable Housing Committee of Hopewell Township is pleased to provide the following information to help Township residents better understand the mandates of the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). Plans have been made to fulfill the Township’s constitutional obligation, to provide affordable housing opportunities for low and moderate income households, in conjunction with the Affordable Housing Committee, the Planning Board, and the Township Committee.

Frequently Asked Questions:
(Many answers to frequently asked questions that pertain to the Affordable Housing requirements and the reason for actions by the Township can be found at these links to the
Pennytown purchase FAQ & Information)

State of New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) Web site
(See the State of New Jersey’s requirements that Hopewell Township must follow)

Hopewell Township Affordable Housing Challenge
(See The Challenge COAH has presented to Hopewell Township)

Hopewell Township Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Plan
(See The Hopewell Township plan to fulfill the COAH requirements)

Sewer access, roads and available buildable land:
Availability and Access in Hopewell Township
(Check back for an overview map of Hopewell Township which includes current roads, sewer access Private or Township owned non-preserved build-able land and preserved land.)

State of New Jersey (COAH) Regional Income Limits
(See the Income requirements to qualify for Affordable Housing)

Who qualifies for Affordable Housing in Hopewell Township:
Affordable housing candidates for Hopewell Township must qualify within the limits set by the Council on Affordable Housing. These candidates are comprised of households earning 80, 50 and 30 percent of the median income level for our region. These residents must have proof of income. Residents with disabilities and seniors requiring assisted living services also qualify and housing specific to their needs counts towards the Townships Affordable Housing numbers. COAH mandates a certain percentage of housing developed under a Fair Share Plan provide for family rental units.

Who is a typical Affordable Housing resident in Hopewell Township:
Typical examples of individuals or families in need of low or moderate housing are single mothers, health care support staff, young teachers, teacher’s aides, store clerks, administrative assistants, library assistants, retirees, and emergency services personnel including police, fire, and emergency medical technicians.