Affordable & Fair Share Housing | Borough of Allendale

The Borough of Allendale has officially finalized its Fair Share Housing settlement, securing 10 years of certification and eliminating the threat of builders remedy lawsuits.

Through strategic negotiation and careful planning, the Borough:

Reduced the State‑assigned affordable housing obligation
Protected the downtown from high‑density overlay zoning
Met requirements without any new construction, instead extending existing affordable housing deed restrictions
Redirected the overlay zone to an already‑established area on Boroline Road
Resolved challenges with Saddle River
Secured $500,000 from AvalonBay for off‑site improvements

This outcome preserves the character of Allendale while fulfilling state mandates. For a full explanation of the process, challenges, and results, please read the complete Fair Share Housing Update.

General Information

Interested parties are invited to submit comments to the Borough of Allendale, with a copy to Fair Share Housing Center, regarding whether any sites no longer present a realistic opportunity and should be replaced and whether any mechanisms to meet unmet need should be revised or supplemented. Comments should be sent to the Borough of Allendale, 500 West Crescent Avenue, Allendale, New Jersey 07401, Attention: Municipal Clerk. Copies should be sent to Fair Share Housing Center, 510 Park Boulevard, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, Attention: Kevin D. Walsh, Esq. and Josh Bauers, Esq.

Local Leaders For Responsible Planning Lawsuit Highlights

Mayors Letter On Affordable Housing

THE VALE IN ALLENDALE

ALL SPOTS FILLED.

Any applications received will be put on a waitlist.

The Vale Letter Application