Draft_October 2025_West Orange_HEFSP_with Appendices

KMA KYLE+ MCMANUS ASSOCIATES Trial Courts to continue to rely on the Second Round rules, with certain specific exceptions. The parties in this case have been guided by these instructions and this Report relies on COAH's Second Round rules and established Court precedent to evaluate the Settlement Agreements before the Court. This will promote the uniformity of approach which is clearly indicated in the Supreme Court's decisions. 4,0 | WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP’S HOUSING PLAN West Orange’s Planning Board adopted the Housing Plan on December 2, 2020 and the Township Council subsequently endorsed it on January 26, 2021. The obligations and compliance mechanisms are consistent with the Settlement Agreement reached with FSHC unless otherwise noted. The Obligation and Compliance Mechanisms The Housing Pian set forth the following affordable housing obligation for the Township of West Orange = Rehabilitation Obligation: 305 units = Prior Round (1987 -- 1999) Obligation: 226 units = Third Round (1999 - 2025} Obligation: 954 units Rehabilitation Obligation The Township will continue a municipally operated rehabilitation program for both renter and owner- occupied units that is operated by Community Action Services (CAS). Additionally, the Township will participate in the Essex County Home Improvement Program, which is limited to owner-occupied units. The municipal program is necessary for the Township to be compliant with N.J.A.C. 5:93-5.2(f), which states rental units may not be excluded from the rehabilitation program. Acceptable operating manuals were submitted to ensure the programs meet the requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:93-5.2. The Township completed rehabilitations for 53 units since 2010 through the municipal program administered by CAS. The information submitted confirms the Township expended appropriate funds and brough the units up to code, as well as confirmation of other requirements. The Township should submit a sample affordability control for the municipal program. Township of West Orange | Docket No.; ESX-L-4697-15 February 15, 2021 Compliance Hearing Page 3