Draft_October 2025_West Orange_HEFSP_with Appendices

Township of West Orange October 2025 Essex County, New Jersey Draft Housing Element and Fair Share Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bonus Credits: 555 Northfield Avenue 217 Main Street 28 Babcock Place 4 Tompkins Street 525 Northfield Avenue (Essex House) 350 Pleasant Valley Way 216-222 Main Street 19 Terrace Avenue 97 Edgewood Avenue 23 Oak Avenue 60 Glenview Drive 167 Pleasant Valley Way 177 Marion Drive 11 credits 5 credits 4 credits 4 credits 6 credits 29 credits 1 credit 3 credits 5 credits 3 credits 3 credits 5 credits 2 credits Total Bonus Credits Total Fourth Round Unmet Need 76 81 297 301 Addressing Additional Fourth Round Requirements As outlined in the “Current Standards” section of this Plan, the Township must comply with the established minimum requirements for rental units, units for families with children, and the very-low-income requirement. Further, the age-restricted housing cap must not be exceeded. These standards are outlined below, along with a discussion to address each requirement. A total of 230 actual affordable housing units is proposed. Age-Restricted Housing As a municipality may not satisfy more than 30% of the affordable units, exclusive of bonus credits, to address its prospective need affordable housing obligation through the creation of age-restricted housing, a maximum of 69 age-restricted units (i.e., 30% of 230) can be created. Fourth Round Unmet Need: Age-Restricted Housing Proposed Units: 1155 Pleasant Valley Way (Daughters of Israel) 41 beds Total Units 41 124