Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity Accepting Applications for Affordable Housing in Rockaway Twp

Applications are now being accepted for two low- to moderate-income three- and four-bedroom homes in Rockaway Township, New Jersey. The single-family new construction homes will be sold as affordable housing to the selected applicants. The sale price will range from $195,000 for low-income applicants to $225,000 for moderate-income applicants.

The two-story homes, located in the White Meadow Lake section of Rockaway Township, will feature three and four bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a garage. The homes will be ENERGY STAR certified.

Interested applicants must attend one mandatory virtual or in person meeting / information session to qualify. Applications are due on a rolling basis and no later than Friday, October 31 at 5 p.m. This is an equal housing opportunity. Information sessions will be held on:

TO QUALIFY:

--A bank mortgage prequalification letter is required with application

--All persons applying and using income for qualification purposes must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident

--Minimum income of approximately $50,000 (low) and $80,000 (moderate)

SEE CHART BELOW FOR MAXIMUM ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME BASED ON NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN HOUSEHOLD:

The homes will have a deed restriction that allows modest equity upon resale, and mandates that they be sold at an affordable price to another income-eligible family. The prospective homeowners will partner with GMM Habitat helping to build their home as well as other homes.

To register to attend the mandatory information session, visit: https://www.morrishabitat.org/...

For questions, call 973-349-2214.

About Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity

Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization, Habitat for Humanity International, committed to building homes, communities, and hope. The organization, which is one of the leading builders of affordable housing in New Jersey, serves 68 municipalities in Morris and Middlesex Counties and the greater Plainfield area. Through volunteer labor and monetary donations and materials, Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat builds affordable new homes and provides home repair services to income eligible families and individuals. Now it its 40th year, Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat has served nearly 1,100 families through building more than 200 local homes, preserving 531 homes for low-income homeowners and seniors, and helping 383 families with housing solutions worldwide. The local affiliate organization has engaged more than 150,000 volunteers in its various programs. Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat also operates a successful ReStore home improvement and furnishings outlet in Randolph which has kept 21,772 tons of reusable materials out of landfills and funded 42 homes since 2007.

For more information, visit gmmhabitat.org or call 973-891-1934.