2027 Prof Services- Administrative Agent and Affordability Assistance Program Services (Request For Proposal)

Description: Assistance to the Municipal Housing Liaison (MHL): If and when directed, the selected firm or individual shall assist the MHL in the following manner: (a) Prepare updates to the Township’s Affordable Housing Administrative Agent Policies and Procedures Manual, Affirmative Marketing Plan, and operating manuals for affordable housing activities; (b) Conduct outreach to, and collect data from, facility operators that may have credit worthy bedrooms or units in the Township (i.e., group homes, community residences, assisted living facilities, etc.); (c) Perform research and update any missing data or information for the Township’s affordable units in the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ Affordable Housing Monitoring System (AHMS); (d) Review proposed deed restrictions and Affirmative Marketing Plans of new developments containing affordable units and provide guidance to third-party Administrative Agents for compliance with U.H.A.C. and the Township’s Affirmative Marketing Plan; (e) Assist with providing oversight over third-party Affordable Housing Administration Agents who are contracted to perform administrative agent services within the Township; (f) Review and recommend updates and develop content for Township’s affordable housing webpages;(g) Assist with implementation of the Township’s affordable housing mechanisms; (h) Perform additional related services.