Borough of Alpha Ordinance 2026-03 Affordable Housing Development Fees and Trust Fund
Borough of AlphaCity · Alpha Borough, NJ- Due
- Mar 10, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 10, 2026
- Primary contact
- Melissa Sims
The 30-second brief
The Borough of Alpha is introducing Ordinance 2026-03 to amend Chapter 410, Article XII of the municipal code regarding Affordable Housing Development Fees. The ordinance repeals existing requirements and replaces them to align with the amended Fair Housing Act (P.L.2024, c.2) and N.J.A.C. 5:99. It establishes a 1.5% residential development fee and a 2.5% non-residential development fee based on equalized assessed value. The ordinance also details the maintenance of a Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund, collection procedures, appeal processes, and eligible uses of funds for very low-, low-, and moderate-income housing. A public hearing and final passage consideration is scheduled for March 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Alpha Municipal Building.
Compliance with Fair Housing Act, N.J.A.C. 5:99, and Court-approved Spending Plan
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Summary
The Borough of Alpha is introducing Ordinance 2026-03 to amend Chapter 410, Article XII of the municipal code regarding Affordable Housing Development Fees.
The ordinance repeals existing requirements and replaces them to align with the amended Fair Housing Act (P.L.2024, c.2) and N.J.A.C. 5:99. It establishes a 1.5% residential development fee and a 2.5% non-residential development fee based on equalized assessed value. The ordinance also details the maintenance of a Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund, collection procedures, appeal processes, and eligible uses of funds for very low-, low-, and moderate-income housing. A public hearing and final passage consideration is scheduled for March 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Alpha Municipal Building.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Compliance with Fair Housing Act
- N.J.A.C. 5:99
- Court-approved Spending Plan
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Form N-RDF State of New Jersey Non-Residential Development Certification/Exemption
- Scope location
- Alpha, NJ
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Borough of Alpha?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 10, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. For questions, contact Melissa Sims.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Borough of Alpha in NJ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Compliance with Fair Housing Act, N.J.A.C. 5:99, and Court-approved Spending Plan" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Borough of Alpha?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Form N-RDF State of New Jersey Non-Residential Development Certification/Exemption. Review the full document from Borough of Alpha for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Alpha, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.