Policies & Procedures
Resale and Refinance Calculator Update
RESALE: We have updated our Resale and Refinance Calculator to help owners of affordable homes obtain an estimate of the maximum resale price of their affordable home. Assumes the condition of the property and the market allow for the maximum sale amount. REFINANCE: ...
Covid-19 Policies
COVID-19 TEMPORARY POLICIES AND PROTOCALS UPDATED December 24, 2024 Proper masks may be required. If you have been diagnosed with, or have had symptoms of COVID-19 during the past 5 days, we ask that you delay your appointment until such time as you have tested...
Office Visits
Effective December 24, 2024: AFFORDABLE HOUSING: We are no longer able to reserve appointment times at the request of applicants. Moreover, appointments are NOT required. Walk-ins are welcome, but subject to staff availability. Of course, you can pick up an...
Fair Housing Resources
Fair Housing Promise and Policy Updated December 7, 2024 Piazza & Associates, Inc, is an Administrative Agent for affordable housing. As such, it is responsible for processing applications for compliance to affordable housing regulations for rental and sale units...
2024 Income Limits Adopted
The Schedule of Income Limits and Rate Increases for New Jersey for 2024 has been published by the Affordable Housing Professionals of New Jersey for all of those municipalities that have adopted this process of calculating the Area Median Incomes. These new numbers...
Resale and Refinance Calculator Updated
If you own an affordable home, you will want to check out our updated estimate of the current maximum resale price and current maximum refinance amount of your home. Click here for calculators for municipalities that we serve: Resale and Refinance Calculator ...
Asset Limits for Affordable Properties
Limits on Assets Adopted by AHPNJ 2024 Counting Income from Assets: When calculating income to qualify households for affordable housing, assets are typically counted to the degree to which they generate income (e.g., the interest you earn on a savings account). Under...
We Are Upgrading Our System!
In order to make it simpler and more convenient to apply for affordable housing, we are upgrading our Preliminary Application process. So, for the properties that are coming on line now and in the near future, we are creating a web-based form that you can complete,...
Affordable Housing Policies and Requirements
This is an equal housing opportunity. Federal law prohibits discrimination against any person making application to buy or rent a home with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. State law prohibits...
Lottery FAQ’s
Answers to frequently asked question: Lottery. We are now using GoToWebinar for our random selection venue in order to better serve you. GoToWebinar requires registration and is limited to 500 participants, as was our prior service. Registering for GoToWebinar does...
2022 Income Limits Adopted
The Schedule of Income Limits and Rate Increases for New Jersey for 2022 has been published by the Affordable Housing Professionals of New Jersey for all of those municipalities that have adopted this process of calculating the Area Median Incomes. These new numbers...
Waiting Lists Closed
As of today, May 1, 2021, we have closed the waiting lists for The View in Fairfield, NJ and the Arbor in Union Township, NJ. The number of applicants for properties continues to grow, and we understand that the supply does not keep up with the demand. Please know...
Upton Short Hills Wait List Closed
Due to the large number of applications on our waiting list for The Upton Short Hills, we have closed the list and are not accepting Preliminary Applications for this property. We have posted a list of the properties, which we administer, that have closed waiting...
Updated Property / Municipality List Available
For your convenience, we have a Property Directory that lists the properties and municipalities to which you can apply by mail, internet or phone. Please click the following link: List of Properties / Municipalities.
New Closed Waiting List… List
One of the most frustrating aspects of New Jersey's affordable housing is that there is simply not enough affordable units for those who need them. Every time we advertise a new development with an affordable component we receive hundreds or thousands of applicants,...
Calculating Income and Other Policies
Calculating Income Various properties utilize differing methods of calculating the income of applicants for affordable housing. Much depends on the particular program under which a property is operated. The most common set of requirements used in calculating income...
Sales Procedures
PIAZZA & ASSOCIATESSALES PROCEDURESHelpful ToolsNeed help or have any questions?
Preliminary Notice with a copy of a recorded deed
Request Resale or Refinance Information The New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) requires that all affordable homes be sold at Restricted Sales Prices to Qualified Applicants, both of which are governed by our office for the municipalities listed, below. To...
Resale Process: An Outline
Process for Selling an Affordable Home (Outline) Our organization coordinates certain aspects of the sales process for affordable homes on behalf of your municipalities. We are not real estate agents, however, and recommend that Sellers use of a qualified real estate...
Financing an Affordable Home
Financing an Affordable Home We do not provide financing for affordable homes. It is up to each applicant to arrange for their own financing. When purchasing a unit, a written pre-approval from a financial organization is required that states the amount they are...