Special Needs Housing Comes to Marlboro Through COAH Funds

At least one home built under the  Affordable Housing Act is now sold in Marlboro after a special needs group purchased it to place people with special needs in independent living situations.

In the spring of this year, Gov. Chris Christie announced a Special Needs Housing program which allows accredited companies to help house those with special needs. In April of this year, the Marlboro Town Council approved a resolution accepting $1.75 million in funds geared toward special needs housing.

The resolution also allows some current and future affordable housing and funds to be set aside for the special needs population. The Council on Affordable Housing has not yet approved this project for affordable housing credits.

Mobility Special Care Housing, Inc. will renovate homes to make them accessible for future residents. The firm will search for existing affordable housing within the township to renovate, and will hold a groundbreaking for its first project on Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. at 8 Center Street in Morganville.

The firm will also manage the homes once populated, according to a news release from the company.

“I am very pleased that MSCH was able to arrange funding to finance this project as we await the release of the Affordable Housing trust funds.” said Mayor Jon Hornik in the release. “The ability to keep adult, special needs children close to home is of paramount importance to our residents.”